Kitchen Team Associate - Learn Fast, Grow, Make Impact

Panda Restaurant Group; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is hiring a Kitchen Team Associate to join our friendly, fast-paced team. You’ll help cook, plate meals, and keep the kitchen and dining areas clean while delivering a safe, welcoming experience for guests.

No experience is required—we offer hands-on training. You’ll work across front counter, drive‑through, and kitchen with teammates, and you’ll have opportunities to grow with Panda Cares and community initiatives.

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

Operations experience

Education

Some high school education

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group is hiring a Kitchen Team Associate to join our friendly, fast-paced team. You’ll help cook, plate meals, and keep the kitchen and dining areas clean while delivering a safe, welcoming experience for guests.

No experience is required—we offer hands-on training. You’ll work across front counter, drive‑through, and kitchen with teammates, and you’ll have opportunities to grow with Panda Cares and community initiatives.