Kitchen Team Associate: Fast-Paced, Training & Growth

Panda Restaurant Group; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is hiring for a Kitchen Team Associate to join our team in a fast‑paced environment where guests are welcomed with a warm, friendly smile. You will help prepare and serve food, handle payments, and maintain a clean dining area, with opportunities to learn across front counter, drive‑through, and kitchen stations.

We provide training and support, whether you’re experienced or new to the industry, and you’ll contribute to our Panda Cares community initiatives while building

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 and helpful team members

Operations experience is a plus

Education

Some high school education

Tools

Food handler certification may be required

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group is hiring for a Kitchen Team Associate to join our team in a fast‑paced environment where guests are welcomed with a warm, friendly smile. You will help prepare and serve food, handle payments, and maintain a clean dining area, with opportunities to learn across front counter, drive‑through, and kitchen stations.

We provide training and support, whether you’re experienced or new to the industry, and you’ll contribute to our Panda Cares community initiatives while building