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Join us as a Service Team Associate We’re looking for friendly team players to create a warm environment for our guests and provide great service for our guests. Thrive in a safe and supportive work environment with team members who become friends. There’s always something new to learn, do, and accomplish. If you don’t have experience, we’ll train you! You’ll get opportunities to gain skills that help you rise in your career, no matter where you go. We’re all about giving back, so you’ll also get the chance to impact your community through our Panda Cares initiative. Let’s work together. Essential Functions for Service Team Associates: • Provides exceptional dining experience to Guests – Greeting Guests, Serving food and handling payments at cash register, • Maintains the cleanliness and appearance of the store, • Follows Operations Standards and Safety Procedure to serve fresh and quality food, • Works efficiently in fast paced kitchen environment, and may work at different positions – Front counter, Drive Through or Kitchen, • Work effectively with team members to meet daily goals in a fun, positive environment. 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 **Candidates must meet, and continue to meet if employed, eligibility requirements for each benefit to qualify. Qualification: • Friendly and helpful team members, • Operations experience is a plus, • Some high school, • Food Handler certification may be required depending on local requirements, acquired at your 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 2,300 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 sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related conditions), gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual 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 to . Pay Range: $22 per hour - $25 per hour *Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.

Job Description Assist to Prep, prepare, and assemble food according to menu specifications while keeping work areas clean, maintained and stocked throughout shift hours. Salary: $16/hr Kitchen Crew Member, BOH is generally offered as a part time restaurant job. Prior experience as Line Cook, prep cook, grill cook, fry cook, kitchen team, station cook, or other Back of the house (BOH) part time restaurant job highly desirable. Requirements/Responsibilities Kitchen Crew Member, BOH Requirements / Responsibilities • Train to gain an understanding of the exacting methods we utilize to prepare consistent food from specific recipes., • Receive orders from vendors and check for accuracy., • Monitor shift prep lists and leave prep and work lists for next shifts., • Support Grill and Steam station staff by replenishing stock and ingredients throughout the day at their request and according to standards., • Safely lift and move items to 30 pounds., • Clean dishes as needed and direct Kitchen Clean Team member to maintain flow of dish wares., • Direct during slower periods the Kitchen Clean Team member who doubles as accessory prep personnel. Kitchen Crew Member, BOH is generally offered as a part time restaurant job. Prior experience as Line Cook, prep cook, grill cook, fry cook, kitchen team, station cook, or other Back of the house (BOH) part time restaurant job highly desirable. Special Instructions Please do not send any emails, resumes, or call. We are making it really easy to apply for this position. Simply submit a ZippyApp application package which may include the Common Employment Application, Resume, and a Cover Letter. In your Cover Letter, please write a short paragraph describing yourself and why you would make a great addition to our team. ZippyApp is the Common Employment Application for online and mobile that allows you to apply for jobs with one click, and is being accepted at a growing number of businesses each day.

Are You Craving A Career With An Industry Leader? Panda Express is searching for experienced leaders to join our store management team. Panda is 100% committed to the professional and personal development of our family of associates. That’s why we offer paid Store Management Leadership Training, mentorship, and support from our Panda community that cares about your success. What You'll Do As A Store Manager: You are in charge of the operation of a single store. This includes, but is not limited to, hiring, managing and directing of associates to achieve financial goals and ensuring the delivery of exceptional guest experiences. It's up to you to make your store a success. Don’t worry! In order to prepare you for success, we will provide an 8 or more weeks of store leadership training program. How we reward you:** • Free meals while working at Panda, • Generous compensation package with bonus opportunities, • Medical, Vision, Dental, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Cancer Income Protection insurance for full-time associates, • Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, • 401K with company match, • Paid time off, paid holidays, bereavement/funeral leave and Leave Share Program, • Discounts at theme parks, gym memberships, and much more, • 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, • On-going career and leadership development, including comprehensive training, • Continuous education assistance and scholarships, • Lucrative associate referral bonus, • Income protection including Disability, Life, and AD&D insurance, • Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account **Candidates must meet, and continue to meet if employed, eligibility requirements for each benefit to qualify. Desired Skills & Experience: • High school diploma required, • Flexibility to work in a store within a 50-mile radius, • Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, • Food Safety: Serve Safe certified 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 2,300 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 sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related conditions), gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual 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 to . Pay Range: $33 per hour - $36 per hour *Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience. Panda makes no guarantee that any associate will earn any bonus and reserves the right to change or terminate any or all of its bonus programs at any time, with or without advance notice.

Job DescriptionBenefits: • Employee discounts, • Flexible schedule Job Summary: Directly responsible for all kitchen functions including food purchasing, preparation and maintenance of quality standards; sanitation and cleanliness; training of employees in methods of cooking, preparation, plate presentation, portion and cost control and sanitation and cleanliness. Activities & Responsibilities: • Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurants recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards., • Make employment and termination decisions including interviewing, hiring, evaluating and disciplining kitchen personnel as appropriate., • Provide orientation of company and department rules, policies and procedures and oversee training of new kitchen employees., • Fill in where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations., • Prepare all required paperwork, including forms, reports and schedules in an organized and timely manner., • Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the restaurants preventative maintenance programs., • Work with restaurant managers to plan and price menu items. Establish portion sizes and prepare standard recipe cards for all new menu items., • Ensure that all products are ordered according to predetermined product specifications and received in correct unit count and condition and deliveries are performed in accordance with the restaurants receiving policies and procedures., • Control food cost and usage by following proper requisition of products from storage areas, product storage procedures, standard recipes and waste control procedures., • Oversee and ensure that restaurant policies on employee performance appraisals are followed and completed on a timely basis., • Schedule labor as required by anticipated business activity while ensuring that all positions are staffed when and as needed and labor cost objectives are met., • Be knowledgeable of restaurant policies regarding personnel and administer prompt, fair and consistent corrective action for any and all violations of company policies, rules and procedures., • Oversee the training of kitchen personnel in safe operation of all kitchen equipment and utensils., • Responsible for training kitchen personnel in cleanliness and sanitation practices., • Responsible for maintaining appropriate cleaning schedules for kitchen floors, mats, walls, hoods, other equipment and food storage areas., • Check and maintain proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points., • Provide safety training in first aid, CPR, lifting and carrying objects and handling hazardous materials., • Must have a keen eye for detail and consistent cooking, • Able to create Daily Specials and Present to the servers and FOH Staff, • Display strong technique and cooking ability, • Must be conscious of physical presentation and have clean work habitsMinimum Qualifications:, • A minimum of 5 years of experience in varied kitchen positions including food preparation, line cook, fry cook and expediter., • At least 2 YEARS experience in a similar capacity., • Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel and guests., • Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds., • Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours).

Are You Craving A Career With An Industry Leader? Panda Express is searching for experienced leaders to join our store management team. Panda is 100% committed to the professional and personal development of our family of associates. That’s why we offer paid Store Management Leadership Training, mentorship, and support from our Panda community that cares about your success. What You'll Do As An Assistant Manager: You are in charge of assisting the operation of a single store. This includes, but is not limited to, hiring, managing and directing of associates to achieve financial goals and ensuring the delivery of exceptional guest experiences. It's up to you to make your store a success. Don’t worry! In order to prepare you for success, we will provide a 3 or more weeks of store leadership training program. How we reward you:** • Free meals while working at Panda, • Generous compensation package with bonus opportunities, • Medical, Vision, Dental, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Cancer Income Protection insurance for full-time associates, • Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, • 401K with company match, • Paid time off, paid holidays, bereavement/funeral leave and Leave Share Program, • Discounts at theme parks, gym memberships, and much more, • 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, • On-going career and leadership development, including comprehensive training, • Continuous education assistance and scholarships, • Lucrative associate referral bonus, • Income protection including Disability, Life, and AD&D insurance, • Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, • Please refer to ___ for details. **Candidates must meet, and continue to meet if employed, eligibility requirements for each benefit to qualify. Desired Skills & Experience: • High school diploma required, • Flexibility to work in a store within a 50-mile radius, • Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, • Food Safety: Serve Safe certified 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 2,300 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 sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related conditions), gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual 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 to ___. Pay Range: $30 per hour - $33 per hour *Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience. Panda makes no guarantee that any associate will earn any bonus and reserves the right to change or terminate any or all of its bonus programs at any time, with or without advance notice.

Join us as a Kitchen Team Associate We’re looking for friendly team players to cook delicious food while maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness for our guests. Thrive in a safe and supportive work environment with team members who become friends. There’s always something new to learn, do, and accomplish. If you don’t have experience, we’ll train you! You’ll get opportunities to gain skills that help you rise in your career, no matter where you go. We’re all about giving back, so you’ll also get the chance to impact your community through our Panda Cares initiative. Let’s work together. Essential Functions for Kitchen Team Associates: • Provides exceptional dining experience to Guests – Greeting Guests, Serving food and handling payments at cash register, • Maintains the cleanliness and appearance of the store, • Follows Operations Standards and Safety Procedure to serve fresh and quality food, • Works efficiently in fast paced kitchen environment, and may work at different positions – Front counter, Drive Through or Kitchen, • Work effectively with team members to meet daily goals in a fun, positive environment. Qualification: • Friendly and helpful team members, • Operations experience is a plus, • Some high school, • Food Handler certification may be required depending on local requirements, acquired at your expense 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 to ___ for details. **Candidates must meet, and continue to meet if employed, eligibility requirements for each benefit to qualify. 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 2,300 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 sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related conditions), gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual 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 to ___. Pay Range: $23 per hour - $26 per hour *Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience. 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 2,300 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 sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related conditions), gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual 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 to ___.

Job Description Job Summary Main Cook at The Sheraton Palo Alto The Sheraton Palo Alto is a highly respected destination Marriott hotel renowned for its exceptional service and world-class cuisine. We are seeking a main cook to join our culinary team and guarantee an unforgettable experience for our guests. The main cook will be responsible for creating delicious and unique dishes that meet the highest standard of quality and presentation. This is a full time role based in Palo Alto, CA with a focus on Hospitality/Restaurant culinary. Compensation & Benefits The successful candidate will receive a competitive bi-weekly salary of $24/hour. Additional benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation and holidays, 401(K) plan, and life insurance. Responsibilities • Prepare ingredients and cold and hot food items for the entrees, appetizers, desserts and other items according to recipe specifications and timelines, • Ensure all food items are prepared in an efficient and timely manner in accordance to the highest standards of quality, • Monitor and maintain food supplies in accordance with local health and safety regulations, • Ensure the sanitation of food service area/ equipment, • Be able to adjust menus, recipes and portions according to budget and customer preference, • Communicate with other culinary staff to ensure a smooth and efficient flow of operations Requirements • Proven experience as a Cook or related position, • Thorough knowledge of cooking techniques, procedures, regulations and related safety standards, • Working knowledge of kitchen equipment, tools and techniques, • Ability to work under pressure and handle a busy kitchen environment, • Excellent organizational, problem-solving and communication skills, • Good physical condition and stamina (able to stand for long periods of time), • HS diploma or equivalent along with SerSave California Food Handler Certification EEOC The Sheraton Palo Alto is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.