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Panda Express Inc.

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Compensation
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Location
MILWAUKEE, WI
Work Authorization
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Job overview

Panda Express Shift Leaders support management in restaurant operations and lead teams during shifts. They help create a welcoming guest environment and gain hands-on experience preparing food, managing operations, and developing themselves and others. The role includes paid training and opportunities for career growth. Some high school education is listed, and operations experience is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Food PreparationFood SafetyStanding for Long PeriodsLifting Up to 50 LbsWorking Quickly and AccuratelyVerbal CommunicationAdaptabilityConflict Management

Qualifications

Some High SchoolOperations ExperienceFood Handler Certification

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Our Panda Shift Leader associates are important leaders of our team and are responsible for bringing Panda's mission alive in our restaurants by supporting management in creating food with passion, service with heart and ambiance with pride. As a Shift Lead for our team, you will have the opportunity to embrace a central role in a fast-paced and growth-oriented environment. Our restaurants are the heart and soul of our company, and we believe our people are the recipe for success. You will: Support in creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for our guests. Gain valuable skills managing store operations and leading the team during the shift. Gain hands on experience in cooking and preparing Panda favorites for our guests. Gain a diverse range of skills to develop yourself and others. How we reward you:** Flexible schedules Great pay Free meals while working at Panda Medical, Vision, Dental, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Cancer Income Protection insurance for full-time associates Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending accounts 401K with company match Vacation, sick leave, bereavement/funeral leave and Leave Share Program for eligible associates Associate discounts for many brands Referral bonus for eligible associates Opportunity to give back to your community Hands-on paid training to prepare you for success On-Going Career & Leadership Development Opportunities for growth into management positions Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Please refer tohttps://www.pandacareers.com/files/PRG_HR_Recruiting_Benefits.pdffor details. **Candidates must meet, and continue to meet if employed, eligibility requirements for each benefit to qualify. Shift Lead Qualifications Education and Experience: Some high school Prefer some Operations experience Food Safety: Local/municipal requirements, such as Food Handler certification, acquired at applicant's own expense ADA Statement: While performing duties, counter areas are often hot with steam from steam table and food vapors. Workspace is restricted and employees are generally expected to remain standing for long periods of time. Employees must prepare hot and cold foods, use Chinese cook knife and other kitchen equipment and work quickly without losing accuracy. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand up to four hours and reach across counter tops measured at 36 inches to serve customers. Kitchens are hot and noise levels are usually high; storage space is limited and shelving is high. Employees must be able to work in a fast-paced work environment, have effective verbal communication skills, ability to adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities, and the ability to manage conflicts/difficult situations. Panda Strong since 1983: Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned... For full info follow application link. Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/F304239505CB4706

How this job compares

Set against the 3,770 open Food Service jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$62–75K/yr83 salary ranges
  • Wisconsin median$18–19/hr28 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 108 open Food Service jobs in Wisconsin and 3,770 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Food Service postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (534 postings).
Education
21 of the 3,770 open Food Service jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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