Kitchen Team Associate — Learn & Grow Fast

Panda Restaurant Group; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. in Ames, IA is seeking a Kitchen Team Associate to help cook delicious food and maintain high cleanliness standards in a fast-paced setting. You’ll join a team that values safety, teamwork, and friendly guest service, with on‑the‑job training provided.

There are opportunities to learn kitchen operations from front counter to kitchen and to grow with a company committed to community engagement through Panda Cares.

Qualifications

• Friends and helpful team members
• Operations experience is a plus
• 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 demeanor

Team player

Adaptability

Education

Some high school education

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. in Ames, IA is seeking a Kitchen Team Associate to help cook delicious food and maintain high cleanliness standards in a fast-paced setting. You’ll join a team that values safety, teamwork, and friendly guest service, with on‑the‑job training provided.

There are opportunities to learn kitchen operations from front counter to kitchen and to grow with a company committed to community engagement through Panda Cares.