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Applegreen US

Team Member - Panda Express

NJ · On-site

$12 - $15.75/hr

Consistently provide friendly customer service by engaging in positive, helpful interactions with ... Complete a variety of kitchen-related tasks including prepping, thawing, cooking, packaging ...

Applegreen

Shift Supervisor - Panda Express

Freehold, NJ · On-site

$15 - $19/hr

Consistently provide friendly customer service by engaging in positive, helpful interactions with ... Complete with a variety of kitchen-related tasks including prepping, thawing, cooking, packaging ...

Applegreen US

Shift Supervisor- Panda Express

Parker, CO · On-site

$15.50 - $19.50/hr

Consistently provide friendly customer service by engaging in positive, helpful interactions with ... Complete with a variety of kitchen-related tasks including prepping, thawing, cooking, packaging ...

Applegreen US

Shift Supervisor - Panda Express

Cranbury, NJ · On-site

$15.25 - $19.50/hr

Consistently provide friendly customer service by engaging in positive, helpful interactions with ... Complete with a variety of kitchen-related tasks including prepping, thawing, cooking, packaging ...

Applegreen US

Team Member- Panda Express

Lake Katrine, NY · On-site

$12.25 - $16.25/hr

Consistently provide friendly customer service by engaging in positive, helpful interactions with ... Complete a variety of kitchen-related tasks including prepping, thawing, cooking, packaging ...

Applegreen US

Shift Supervisor - Panda Express

NJ · On-site

$15 - $19/hr

Consistently provide friendly customer service by engaging in positive, helpful interactions with ... Complete with a variety of kitchen-related tasks including prepping, thawing, cooking, packaging ...

Applegreen US

Team Member- Panda Express

Angola, NY · On-site

$11.50 - $15/hr

Consistently provide friendly customer service by engaging in positive, helpful interactions with ... Complete a variety of kitchen-related tasks including prepping, thawing, cooking, packaging ...

Applegreen

Shift Supervisor - Panda Express

Cranbury, NJ · On-site

$15.25 - $19.50/hr

Consistently provide friendly customer service by engaging in positive, helpful interactions with ... Complete with a variety of kitchen-related tasks including prepping, thawing, cooking, packaging ...

Applegreen

Team Member- Panda Express

Angola, NY · On-site

$11.50 - $15/hr

Consistently provide friendly customer service by engaging in positive, helpful interactions with ... Complete a variety of kitchen-related tasks including prepping, thawing, cooking, packaging ...

Applegreen US

Team Member- Panda Express

Sloatsburg, NY · On-site

$12.25 - $16/hr

Consistently provide friendly customer service by engaging in positive, helpful interactions with ... Complete a variety of kitchen-related tasks including prepping, thawing, cooking, packaging ...

Applegreen

Team Member- Panda Express

Lake Katrine, NY · On-site

$12.25 - $16.25/hr

Consistently provide friendly customer service by engaging in positive, helpful interactions with ... Complete a variety of kitchen-related tasks including prepping, thawing, cooking, packaging ...

Applegreen

Team Member- Panda Express

Parker, CO · On-site

$12.50 - $16.25/hr

Consistently provide friendly customer service by engaging in positive, helpful interactions with ... Complete a variety of kitchen-related tasks including prepping, thawing, cooking, packaging ...

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What is it like to work at Panda Express?

Panda Express is known for its fast-paced and dynamic work environment, which is deeply rooted in the company's values of teamwork, innovation, and customer satisfaction. As a team member, you would be part of a flat organizational structure, working closely with colleagues to achieve daily goals and contribute to the company's mission of delivering high-quality Chinese-American cuisine. Working at Panda Express may appeal to individuals who value flexibility, opportunities for advancement, and a fun, fast-paced work environment with a focus on customer service and teamwork.

Do workers at Panda Express get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
67% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 129 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Does Panda Express pay people when they’re sick?

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
77% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 128 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

At Panda Express, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
43% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 91 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and May 2026.

Are part-time workers able to get health insurance from Panda Express?

Only some people who work part-time can get health insurance.
55% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can’t get health insurance
Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2025.

Do part-time workers get paid time off at Panda Express?

Only some people who work part-time get paid time off.
38% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time off
Based on data from 104 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Is the health insurance from Panda Express affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
93% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 164 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Panda Express?

Most people get paid time off work.
80% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 124 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 80% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 12% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 4% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 3% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 89 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do workers at Panda Express worry about hours?

Some people worry about getting enough hours.
40% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 90 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do Panda Express workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
34% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 82 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

How easy is it for Panda Express workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
45% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 221 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Panda Express?

Some people find it hard to get time off.
44% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 103 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do Panda Express managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
71% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 76 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do jobs at Panda Express spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
14% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 85 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Panda Express?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
72% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 115 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Is a Panda Express job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
86% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 151 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Is working at Panda Express good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
76% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do people at Panda Express feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
82% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 126 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Panda Express get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
82% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 128 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Panda Express?

Most people feel stressed out here.
75% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 130 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Panda Express enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
47% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 104 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Panda Express recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
50% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 141 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Panda Express?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
38% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 125 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Panda Express?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 72% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 128 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people think Panda Express’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
68% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 114 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Panda Express is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
45% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 119 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
What other companies are hiring for Kitchen Helper jobs?
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Infographic showing various Kitchen Helper job openings at Panda Express in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Hybrid job distribution.

Shift Supervisor- Panda Express

Applegreen USA Welcome Centers Central Services

Parker, CO

$15.50 - $19.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Shift Supervisor

What We Do

At Applegreen, we Refresh Travelers on their Journey…. Applegreen USA operates over 80 travel plazas across the Northeast and Midwest that provide convenience, comfort, retail, and an extensive range of delicious food options such as Auntie Anne’s, Burger King, Chick-Fil-A, Cinnabon, Dunkin Donuts, Panda Express, Panera, Popeyes, Pret, Shake Shack, Starbucks, and many more.

Our Core Values

Our Core Values are what we stand for. They guide and motivate our attitudes and behaviors to our customers, our suppliers, our business partners, and each other.

  • Our customers and communities are at the heart of everything we do.
  • We value and develop our people.
  • We are driven by pace, passion and performance.
  • We seek opportunities and embrace change.

Benefits

  • Flexible Schedules
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401 (k) with Company Match
  • Earned Wage Access – Pay on Demand
  • Education Assistance
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Meal Discount
  • Pet Insurance

What You’ll Do

As the Shift Supervisor, you will be responsible for leading shifts by ensuring team members provide exceptional customer service, thoroughly complete their job duties, and follow all brand standards & food safety requirements. This position is charged with assisting to train newly hired team members and monitoring for compliance with cash handling policies and procedures.

  • Lead the activities of team members on shift.
  • Consistently provide friendly customer service by engaging in positive, helpful interactions with customers (travelers) and appropriately resolve customer complaints.
  • Complete opening, daily and closing procedures/checklists in accordance with company policies/procedures.
  • Operate point-of-sale (POS) system, accurately process & receive payment from customers, and follow all customer service and cash handling policies and procedures.
  • Ensure proper food handling procedures are followed including wrapping, labelling, dating, stocking, storing, rotating, and checking temperature of products.
  • Complete with a variety of kitchen-related tasks including prepping, thawing, cooking, packaging, wrapping, and cleaning.
  • Stock, clean, and sanitize workstation and equipment.
  • Actively cross-sell and up-sell products.
  • Maintain a solid knowledge of products and services available in the plaza.
  • Assist in the training of new team members.
  • Follow required brand standards, food safety requirements, as well as all company policies and procedures.
  • Inform plaza leadership of any observations, concerns, or problems that are witnessed or experienced.
  • Execute a variety of other tasks as assigned.

Essential Experience & Skills

  • Cash handling and customer service experience required.
  • Shift supervisor or leadership experience preferred.
  • Demonstrates the ability to interact with the public and coworkers in a friendly, enthusiastic, and outgoing manner.

Requirements

  • Able to stand and walk for an extended period of time.
  • Frequently bend, twist, lift and carry at least 40 pounds.
  • Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with customers.
  • Available to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality, with or without reasonable accommodation.

This is not an exhaustive list of all functions that may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. Additionally, the job responsibilities may change at any time as necessitated by business demands. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V), and Drug Free Workplace (DFW).

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