Kitchen Team Associate: Learn, Grow & Create Great Food

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

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is excited to welcome motivated individuals to join the Kitchen Team as full‑time associates. You’ll learn and grow in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high cleanliness standards and excellent guest service.

Training is provided if you have no prior experience, and you’ll contribute to community impact through Panda Cares. The role supports various positions from front counter to drive‑through or kitchen, emphasizing teamwork and safety as you cook and serve

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

Friendliness

Operations experience

Food handler cert

Education

Some high school education

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group is excited to welcome motivated individuals to join the Kitchen Team as full‑time associates. You’ll learn and grow in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high cleanliness standards and excellent guest service.

Training is provided if you have no prior experience, and you’ll contribute to community impact through Panda Cares. The role supports various positions from front counter to drive‑through or kitchen, emphasizing teamwork and safety as you cook and serve