Kitchen Team Associate: Friendly, Fast-Paced Cooking & Training

Panda Restaurant Group; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Team Associate to join our real-world, fast-paced kitchen environment. You’ll help prepare and serve food, maintain a clean workspace, and support the team across front counter, drive‑through, or kitchen stations. We value friendly teamwork and safety in every shift.

No prior experience? We’ll train you. You’ll gain skills to advance in your career while contributing to the Panda Cares community initiative.

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

Education

Some high school education

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Team Associate to join our real-world, fast-paced kitchen environment. You’ll help prepare and serve food, maintain a clean workspace, and support the team across front counter, drive‑through, or kitchen stations. We value friendly teamwork and safety in every shift.

No prior experience? We’ll train you. You’ll gain skills to advance in your career while contributing to the Panda Cares community initiative.