Kitchen Team Associate — Learn, Grow, and Serve

Panda Restaurant Group; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Team Associate to join our Iowa City location. You’ll help cook and plate meals, keep the kitchen clean, and provide a friendly dining experience for guests.

We offer on‑the‑job training, teamwork, and opportunities to learn skills that can advance your career. Panda Cares gives you chances to give back to the community while you grow with a supportive team.

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 team member

Operations experience

High school education

Food handler certification

Education

Some high school education

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Team Associate to join our Iowa City location. You’ll help cook and plate meals, keep the kitchen clean, and provide a friendly dining experience for guests.

We offer on‑the‑job training, teamwork, and opportunities to learn skills that can advance your career. Panda Cares gives you chances to give back to the community while you grow with a supportive team.