Kitchen Team Associate — Growth & Fast-Paced Cooking

Panda Restaurant Group; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is hiring a Kitchen Team Associate to cook delicious food while upholding cleanliness standards. Join a safe, supportive team where training is provided if you have no experience, and opportunities to grow your career are available.

You can contribute to Panda Cares and give back to the community. In this role you will greet guests, serve food, handle payments, maintain restaurant cleanliness, follow safety procedures, and work across front counter, drive‑thru, or

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.

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

Food handler certification

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is hiring a Kitchen Team Associate to cook delicious food while upholding cleanliness standards. Join a safe, supportive team where training is provided if you have no experience, and opportunities to grow your career are available.

You can contribute to Panda Cares and give back to the community. In this role you will greet guests, serve food, handle payments, maintain restaurant cleanliness, follow safety procedures, and work across front counter, drive‑thru, or