Kitchen Team Associate — Flexible Hours & Growth

Panda Restaurant Group; Springfield (TN); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Great pay

Free meals while working at Panda

Medical, vision, dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Referral bonus

Community involvement

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is hiring a Kitchen Team Associate to join our fast-paced kitchen and front-counter environment. You will greet guests, serve food, and handle payments while helping keep the store clean and welcoming. We value safety, learning, and teamwork, and you’ll work alongside teammates who become friends.

No experience? We'll train you. You can gain skills for growth, and you’ll contribute to Panda Cares through community involvement.

Qualifications

• Friendly and helpful team members.
• Some high school education.
• Food handler certification may be required depending on local requirements.
• Operations experience is a plus.

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 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

Customer service

Teamwork

Cash handling

Food safety awareness

Education

High school education

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group is hiring a Kitchen Team Associate to join our fast-paced kitchen and front-counter environment. You will greet guests, serve food, and handle payments while helping keep the store clean and welcoming. We value safety, learning, and teamwork, and you’ll work alongside teammates who become friends.

No experience? We'll train you. You can gain skills for growth, and you’ll contribute to Panda Cares through community involvement.