Kitchen Team

Panda Restaurant Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay

Free meals while working

Medical, vision, dental insurance for full-time associates

401(k) with company match

Hands-on paid training

Opportunities for growth into management positions

Job summary

A well-known restaurant chain in Phoenix is looking for a Kitchen Team Associate to join their team. In this entry-level position, you will provide an exceptional dining experience, maintain cleanliness, and follow operational standards. The role offers flexible schedules, competitive pay, free meals while working, medical benefits for full-time associates, and opportunities for career growth. If you are friendly and a team player, apply now for a chance to thrive in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Friendly team player who is eager to learn.
• Food Handler certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional dining experience to guests.
• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of the store.
• Follow safety procedures for quality food service.

Skills

Friendly and helpful team player

Operations experience

Education

Some high school education

Job description

Join to apply for the Kitchen Team role at Panda Restaurant Group.

Join us as a Kitchen Team Associate

We’re looking for friendly team players to cook delicious food while maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness for our guests. Thrive in a safe and supportive work environment with team members who become friends. If you don’t have experience, we’ll train you! You’ll gain skills that help you rise in your career, no matter where you go. We also offer opportunities to impact your community through our Panda Cares initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provide an exceptional dining experience to guests – greet guests, serve food, and handle payments at the cash register.
• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the store.
• Follow operational standards and safety procedures to serve fresh and quality food.
• Work efficiently in a fast‑paced kitchen environment and may handle positions at the front counter, drive‑through, or kitchen.
• Work effectively with team members to meet daily goals in a fun, positive environment.

Qualifications

• Friendly and helpful team player.
• Operations experience is a plus.
• Some high school education.
• Food Handler certification may be required; certification will be acquired at your expense if required.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules
• Competitive pay
• Free meals while working at Panda
• Medical, vision, dental, voluntary short‑term disability, cancer income protection insurance for full‑time associates
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) with company match
• Vacation, sick leave, bereavement/funeral leave, and Leave Share Program for eligible associates
• Associate discounts for many brands
• Referral bonus for eligible associates
• Opportunity to give back to your community
• Hands‑on paid training to prepare you for success
• On‑going career and leadership development
• Opportunities for growth into management positions
• Pre‑tax dependent care flexible spending account
• See full benefit details at Panda Benefits PDF.

ADA Statement

While performing duties, counter areas are often hot with steam from the steam table and food vapors. Workers are expected to remain standing for long periods, handle hot and cold foods, use specialized kitchen equipment, lift up to 50 lbs., stand up to four hours, and reach across 36‑inch counter tops. The kitchen is fast‑paced, noisy, and has limited storage space. Employees must adapt to changing priorities and manage conflicts in a dynamic environment.

EEO / Equal Opportunity Statement

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity. We do not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including but not limited to sex/gender, pregnancy, gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, and veteran status. We comply with all federal, state, and local laws regarding workplace accommodations. If you require an accommodation, please contact our accommodation team at [e-mail].

Job Details

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industry: Restaurants