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3.6

60% would recommend to a friend

(1,870 total reviews)
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Andrew and Peggy Cherng

81% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

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3.0
Apr 16, 2022

Good for a short time as a teen, not much else

Anonymous employee
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Pros

-Fast-paced -Easy to learn tasks -Not physically demanding (besides standing for a while or taking out trash) -Free meal with every shift (as much food as you can eat on your break) -Occasional contests to win gift cards -Lots of safety precautions that were always executed right (the use of the safe, cash registers, covid safety measures, hr phone calls about potential issues) -Manager was very up beat and kind, knew how to fix every problem and treated everyone with a nice attitude. (except for one time when I was dealing with a very recent death of my father at 16 years old and was feeling too depressed to go to work, and was told that it wasn't optional for me to take the night off) -20% every purchase outside of working hours

Cons

-rude customers! they argue with you, yell at you, make uncomfortable comments, and of course karens -you smell like american chinese food for a couple days -If you don't like anyone you work with, it will be very difficult because of proximity and team based tasks -very short breaks per shift (10 minutes for every 4 hour shift, up to one hour and two tens for a 8 hour shift) -wearing a uniform -receiving different directions from different managers to do things in their orders -getting called in or feeling guilty when asking to take time off -minimum or below minimum wages for new employees -not having consistent access/time to drink water (sometimes if you're working the drive thu, you'll be stuck there your entire shift, non stop giving people their orders)

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Panda Express Response
4y
Your detailed feedback will help us get better. The heart of our organization is our associates. We strive to ensure they are properly trained by our management and welcome each of them with open arms aboard Team Panda. Health & safety our guest and Panda Team is important. If you want to share any additional details we welcome to share your experience via our “My Voice Matters” hotline: 626-799-9898 x6053. We look forward to listening, learning, and improving.
4.0
Apr 16, 2022

Worth it

Anonymous employee
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Pros

competitive pay bonus opportunity nice staff clean environment

Cons

long hours and short staff

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Panda Express Response
4y
So glad to hear your find your hard work here at Panda worth it! Thank you for all that you do!
4.0
Apr 15, 2022

Good pay

Recommend
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Pros

No degree required, Good starting Pay, Good Bonus

Cons

Long shifts, Not being able to vacation whenever you’d like, You have you be extremely flexible for management position

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Panda Express Response
4y
We recognize the importance of setting our Associates up for success. We know that having a balance with your work life and your personal growth, which is why we strive to challenge our employees to be the best leaders they can be. Thank you for all that you do!
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