Shift Leader
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At a glance
Job overview
Shift Leader associates are important leaders who support management in creating food with passion, service with heart, and a welcoming ambiance. They help create a vibrant environment for guests, manage store operations, lead the team during shifts, and gain hands‑on cooking experience.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Benefits
Full job description
Experience Required
None
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma/G.E.D.
Compensation
$18.00 - $21.00 / hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
First (Day)
Job Description
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 American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,800 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. Whether it's impacting our team or the communities we work in, we're proud to be an organization that embraces family values.
You're wanted here:
Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity, and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including but not limited to s ex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related conditions), gender expression, r ace, color, r eligion, national origin, s exual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. Additionally, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodation.The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to effectively participate in the application and hiring process, for example, sign language interpreters.If you believe you require an accommodation for the application or interview process or for the position for which you are applying, please reach out [email protected].
Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Job Type
Full time
Benefits Offered
Not specified
Veteran Preference
No
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
P1-1474547-1
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