Panda Express Service and Kitchen Team Interview
Panda Express Service and Kitchen Team Interview

Congratulations on getting a Panda Express Service and Kitchen Team Interview

The job description states you will be responsible for greeting and serving customers, being well-versed in their menu, and enjoying working as a team.

Below you will find frequently asked Panda Express Service and Kitchen Team Interview Questions.

Panda Express Service and Kitchen Team Interview Questions

Can you tell us about your resume?

  • What they want to hear is how your previous work experience matches the experience required to work at Panda Express.  So if you have experience working with customers, handling cash, or preparing food state that first.
  • If this is your first job tell them you have been focusing on school and now you are ready to prove yourself in the workforce.

Why should we hire you?

For this question have a second read of the job description and find key skills they are looking for and match those skills to your own. After rereading the job description here are the skills I found:

  • People Oriented – enjoys working with our guests and fellow associates and possess good communication and interpersonal skills. (Skill required: communication, interpersonal, and teamwork)
  • Assist in ensuring a clean, safe, and well-organized restaurant. (skill required: organizational)
  • Attention to detail in food/service quality and cleanliness (skill required: attention to detail)

A possible answer to this question is

  • Say you have great communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills which will allow you to work well with customers, and work well in a team.
  • State you are well organized which will help when working the lunch and dinner rush hours.
  • Finally, say you pay excellent attention to detail and will always produce great quality service and cleanliness.

How will your greatest strength help you perform?

  • I feel my strong communication skills are my greatest skill, which will allow me to work well in a team and interact with customers.

How do you handle failure?

  • I deal with it well as I always learn from my mistakes.

What motivates you?

  • A leader who leads by example
  • The satisfaction of a job well done.
  • Constantly being challenged and meeting that challenge.

What type of work environment do you prefer?

  • I like a position that keeps me active and on my feet and would prefer to work in a fast-paced work environment.

Why did you leave your last job?

Let’s first discuss what not to say!

  • Do not say anything negative about your previous employer
  • Do not say for money.
  • The commute was too long.
Example

“I enjoyed my time at my last job, but, I have outgrown my current role and I am looking for new challenges.”

How was your attendance at your last job?

  • Be honest when answering this question as the interviewer may check references.
  • Emphasize that you understand the importance of starting your shift on time.

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