Kitchen Team Associate — Fast-Paced Kitchen & Growth

Panda Restaurant Group; Spring Branch (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a friendly Kitchen Team Associate to join our Texas team. You’ll help cook delicious food while maintaining high cleanliness and safety standards, and you’ll be trained if you lack experience. You’ll also contribute to Panda Cares and make a positive impact in the community.

In this role you may work at front counter, drive‑through, or kitchen, supporting daily goals in a fast, collaborative environment. Training and growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Friendly and helpful team members.
• 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 team

Operations experience

Food handler cert

Education

High school

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a friendly Kitchen Team Associate to join our Texas team. You’ll help cook delicious food while maintaining high cleanliness and safety standards, and you’ll be trained if you lack experience. You’ll also contribute to Panda Cares and make a positive impact in the community.

In this role you may work at front counter, drive‑through, or kitchen, supporting daily goals in a fast, collaborative environment. Training and growth opportunities are available.