Panda Express Retail Associate Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 82 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Panda Express.
Panda Express
Line Cook
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
I had a quick 15-minute chat with the store manager at Panda Express. I didn't get a call back after that, but I did get some free food. The store itself seemed pretty clean and well-run.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What makes you want to work at this particular Panda Express?
Panda Express
Cook
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview process for the Cook position wasn't too difficult. The manager I spoke with was very approachable and easy to converse with. We discussed my previous work experience and covered typical interview topics. After I was hired, the training had some challenges because some of the staff I was training with did not speak English, which made things a bit tricky at times.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe your previous experience in cooking-related roles?
Panda Express
Cook
Mid Easy Negative experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
The interview process was brief and lacked sufficient communication. More detail about the role and how the restaurant operates would have been helpful. I didn't speak with the manager until the second interview.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What do you expect from working here?
Panda Express Retail Associate Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Panda Express interview reports.
“What if we had to write a paper about animals at the zoo and I didn't want to do it so I left? What would you do?”
Read reports →“Were you able to lift 50 pounds of onions or vegetables?”
Read reports →“Given that a job was too distant and you lacked transportation, why wasn't public transit utilized?”
Read reports →“What would you say to a customer who complains about the food?”
Read reports →“Can you remain on your feet for 12 hours at a time?”
Read report →“What steps would you take if a customer expressed dissatisfaction with their meal?”
Read report →“Are you legally permitted to work in the United States?”
Read report →“How would you respond if a coworker made inappropriate remarks?”
Read report →“Can you lift at least 30 pounds?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 82 Panda Express interview reports.