Kitchen Team Associate: Growth, Training & Fast-Paced Fun

Panda Restaurant Group; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Team Associate in El Cajon, CA to cook and maintain clean, safe food service in a fast-paced setting. You’ll greet guests, assist with payments, and ensure high-quality food and service.

Training is provided if you have no prior experience, with opportunities for skill development and advancement. Panda Cares offers community impact involvement. This role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety standards, and flexibility to work at front

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

Food handler certification

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Team Associate in El Cajon, CA to cook and maintain clean, safe food service in a fast-paced setting. You’ll greet guests, assist with payments, and ensure high-quality food and service.

Training is provided if you have no prior experience, with opportunities for skill development and advancement. Panda Cares offers community impact involvement. This role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety standards, and flexibility to work at front