Kitchen Team Associate: Learn, Grow, and Serve

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

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is hiring a Kitchen Team Associate to provide friendly service, cook and prepare food, and ensure cleanliness in a fast-paced setting. Training is provided if no experience. The role includes working at front counter, drive-through, or kitchen as needed to support daily goals and team success.

Employees contribute to Panda Cares and community impact while building skills for career growth within our brand. Equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and safety.

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

• Greet guests, take orders, and handle payments at the cash register.
• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of the store.
• Follow safety procedures to serve fresh, quality food.
• Work in a fast-paced kitchen and may rotate between front counter, drive-through, or kitchen.
• Collaborate with team to meet daily goals in a positive environment.

Skills

Team player

Customer service

Food handling

Education

Some high school education

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group is hiring a Kitchen Team Associate to provide friendly service, cook and prepare food, and ensure cleanliness in a fast-paced setting. Training is provided if no experience. The role includes working at front counter, drive-through, or kitchen as needed to support daily goals and team success.

Employees contribute to Panda Cares and community impact while building skills for career growth within our brand. Equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and safety.