Kitchen Team Associate - Free Meals, Flexible Hours

Panda Restaurant Group; Cathedral City (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Great pay

Free meals while working at Panda

Medical, Vision, Dental, voluntary STD

Health Care and Dependent Care FSA

401K with company match

Vacation, sick leave, bereavement/fun

Leave Share Program

Associate discounts

Referral bonus

Community impact opportunities

Hands-on paid training

Career & Leadership Development

Growth into management positions

Pre-Tax Dependent Care FSA

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is hiring a Kitchen Team Associate to help cook and maintain cleanliness while delivering a great guest experience. Training is provided, with opportunities to learn skills for career growth and to participate in Panda Cares community initiatives.

Position offers flexible schedules and opportunities for advancement within a family-oriented Chinese American restaurant concept. Compensation reflects market rates for line-level roles in California.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide an exceptional dining experience—greet guests, take orders, and handle payments.
• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of the store.
• Follow safety procedures to serve fresh, quality food.
• Work in a fast-paced kitchen and may rotate between front counter, drive-through, or kitchen.
• Collaborate with team to meet daily goals in a positive environment.

Skills

Friendly & helpful

Operations experience

Food Handler certification

Education

Some high school

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group is hiring a Kitchen Team Associate to help cook and maintain cleanliness while delivering a great guest experience. Training is provided, with opportunities to learn skills for career growth and to participate in Panda Cares community initiatives.

Position offers flexible schedules and opportunities for advancement within a family-oriented Chinese American restaurant concept. Compensation reflects market rates for line-level roles in California.