Kitchen Team Associate — Flexible Schedules & Growth

Panda Restaurant Group; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Great pay

Free meals

Medical, Vision, Dental, Short-Term,

Health Care and Dependent Care FSAs

401K with company match

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Referral bonus

Community giving

Paid training

Career development

Growth into management

Dependent Care FSA

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group in Franklin, TN is hiring a Kitchen Team Associate to help cook delicious food and maintain clean, safe areas in a fast-paced setting. You’ll work across roles—from front counter to kitchen—and you’ll be trained if you’re new to food service.

We value teamwork, customer service, and reliability; you’ll join a supportive team with opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute to Panda Cares community initiatives while enjoying flexible schedules and benefits.

Qualifications

• Friendly and helpful team members are essential.
• Operations experience is a plus for efficiency.
• Some high school education is acceptable.
• 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
• Work effectively with team members to meet daily goals in a fun, positive environment.

Skills

Friendly and helpful team members

Operations experience a plus

Education

Some high school

Food Handler certification (where required)

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group in Franklin, TN is hiring a Kitchen Team Associate to help cook delicious food and maintain clean, safe areas in a fast-paced setting. You’ll work across roles—from front counter to kitchen—and you’ll be trained if you’re new to food service.

We value teamwork, customer service, and reliability; you’ll join a supportive team with opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute to Panda Cares community initiatives while enjoying flexible schedules and benefits.