Kitchen Team Associate: Fast-Paced, Growth‑Oriented Role

Panda Restaurant Group; Hesperia (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Team Associate to join our California team. You’ll help prepare and serve food, greet guests, and handle payments while keeping the store clean and safe.

Training is provided if you have no experience, with opportunities to develop skills and advance within Panda Cares community programs. You’ll work in a fast-paced setting, potentially at front counter, drive‑through, or kitchen stations, and collaborate with teammates to meet daily goals in a

Qualifications

• Friendly and helpful team member.
• Operations experience is a plus.
• Some high school education.
• Food handler certification may be required depending on local requirements, acquired at the employee’s expense.

Responsibilities

• Provides exceptional dining experience to guests—greeting guests, serving food and handling payments at the cash register
• Maintains the cleanliness and appearance of the store
• Follows operations standards and safety procedures to serve fresh and quality food
• Works efficiently in a fast‑paced kitchen environment and may work at different positions—front counter, drive‑through, or kitchen
• Works effectively with team members to meet daily goals in a fun, positive environment

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Team player

Cash handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Team Associate to join our California team. You’ll help prepare and serve food, greet guests, and handle payments while keeping the store clean and safe.

Training is provided if you have no experience, with opportunities to develop skills and advance within Panda Cares community programs. You’ll work in a fast-paced setting, potentially at front counter, drive‑through, or kitchen stations, and collaborate with teammates to meet daily goals in a