Is Panda Express a good company to work for as a Associate Kitchen Assistant?

Associate Kitchen Assistant professionals working at Panda Express have rated their employer with 3.8 out of 5 stars in 92 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of Panda Express employees being 3.6 out of 5 stars. Search open Associate Kitchen Assistant Jobs at Panda Express now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Associate Kitchen Assistant interview questions at Panda Express .

Does Panda Express pay Associate Kitchen Assistant employees well?

Associate Kitchen Assistant professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Panda Express with 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 92 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 2.7% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Associate Kitchen Assistant salaries at Panda Express.

How happy are Associate Kitchen Assistant professionals working at Panda Express?

69% of Associate Kitchen Assistant employees at Panda Express would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 13% in the past 12 months. Associate Kitchen Assistant professionals have also rated Panda Express with a 3.4 rating for work-life-balance, 3.9 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.6 rating for culture and values and 3.6 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Panda Express?

Cook (358) , Counter Help (337) , General Manager (324) , Cashier (248) , Shift Leader (218) , Assistant Manager (188) , Kitchen Help (136) , Front of House (106) , Line Cook (87) , Lead Counter (73) , Panda Express - Counter Help (69) , Crew Member (64) , Server (63) , Associate (58) , Shift Lead (58)

What are the pros of working at Panda Express according to real employee reviews?

"The pay is good and if you need a lot of hours it's easy to get them." ((in 825 reviews)); "You get free food (A least at my establishment) and the work is so easy." ((in 446 reviews)); "Good benefits which is always good" ((in 249 reviews)); "High standards Your meals are free during your shifts 20% off discount to eat there otherwise" ((in 238 reviews)); "My coworkers were great and friendly." ((in 143 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Panda Express according to real employee reviews?

"Bad Management and very strict" ((in 412 reviews)); "This section will be for a bad manager" ((in 257 reviews)); "Long hours and have to be on my feet the whole time while working in heavy traffic Panda Express." ((in 208 reviews)); "No work/life balance; too demanding and ACO's are low quality." ((in 170 reviews)); "Overall a horrible experience and the upper management couldn't care about you anyways." ((in 110 reviews))

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Panda Express Associate Kitchen Assistant reviews

3.8

69% would recommend to a friend

(92 total reviews)

Andrew and Peggy Cherng

87% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Culture & values

3.6

Career opportunities

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.4

Senior management

Associate Kitchen Assistant employees have rated Panda Express with 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 92 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Associate Kitchen Assistant professionals have a good working experience there. Panda Express is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Associate Kitchen Assistant professionals compared to other employers within the Restaurants & Food Service industry (3.7 stars).

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92 reviews

5.0

Oct 19, 2022

Kitchen team member at panda express

Kitchen team member

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible, good starting salary and possibility to increase.

Cons

Not so many cons, if you are looking for a place to find a job fast and you are willing to work, it is the place for you

5.0

Oct 7, 2022

Good place to work

Kitchen staff

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good place to work. Friendly

Cons

Until now, no complain at all.

5.0

Aug 26, 2022

Panda Express; best place to work!

Kitchen team member

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I don’t know about other locations but the one in Anchorage has many opportunities and will teach you any and everything if you want to learn! my manager is the best manager i’ve had since being in Alaska.

Cons

No cons. Only positive things about Panda.

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