Kitchen Team Associate — Fast-Paced Kitchen, Training & Growth

Panda Restaurant Group; Arbutus (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Kitchen Team Associate to join our fast-paced kitchen and front-of-house operations. You’ll greet guests, prepare food, and handle payments while helping maintain a clean, welcoming store environment. No experience? We’ll train you. You’ll learn food safety, teamwork, and customer service skills in a supportive setting.

We value community involvement through Panda Cares and offer opportunities to grow with a strong family-owned brand across 2,800 locations.

Qualifications

• Friendly and helpful team member.
• Operations experience is a plus.
• Some high school education is required.
• 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.
• Works with team members to meet daily goals in a fast-paced, positive environment.

Skills

Friendly team

Operations experience

Education

Some high school

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Kitchen Team Associate to join our fast-paced kitchen and front-of-house operations. You’ll greet guests, prepare food, and handle payments while helping maintain a clean, welcoming store environment. No experience? We’ll train you. You’ll learn food safety, teamwork, and customer service skills in a supportive setting.

We value community involvement through Panda Cares and offer opportunities to grow with a strong family-owned brand across 2,800 locations.