Kitchen Team Associate - Fast-Paced Food Prep & Service

Panda Restaurant Group Inc; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Team Associate to help cook delicious food and maintain a clean, welcoming space for guests. You’ll work in a fast-paced kitchen and may rotate through front counter, drive-through, or kitchen roles.

We welcome applicants with or without experience and provide training. This role supports our Panda Cares community initiative, and we foster a safe, inclusive work environment for all team members.

Qualifications

• Friendly and helpful team members.
• Operations experience is a plus.
• Some high school.
• Food Handler certification may be required depending on local requirements, acquired at your expense.

Responsibilities

• Provides exceptional dining experience to Guests - Greeting Guests, Serving food and handling payments at cash register
• Maintains the cleanliness and appearance of the store
• Follows Operations Standards and Safety Procedure to serve fresh and quality food
• Works efficiently in fast paced kitchen environment, and may work at different positions - Front counter, Drive Through or Kitchen
• Work effectively with team members to meet daily goals in a fun, positive environment.

Skills

Friendly and helpful team members

Operations experience

Some high school

Food Handler certification

Education

Some high school

Food Handler certification

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Team Associate to help cook delicious food and maintain a clean, welcoming space for guests. You’ll work in a fast-paced kitchen and may rotate through front counter, drive-through, or kitchen roles.

We welcome applicants with or without experience and provide training. This role supports our Panda Cares community initiative, and we foster a safe, inclusive work environment for all team members.