Kitchen Team Associate - Learn, Grow & Give Back

Panda Restaurant Group; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group in Tacoma, WA is seeking a Kitchen Team Associate to help prepare, cook, and present quality food while keeping a clean, safe workspace. You’ll learn on the job and grow with supportive teammates in a fast-paced environment.

No experience? We’ll train you. You’ll gain practical skills and have opportunities to advance. Panda Cares and community involvement are part of what we do, making a positive impact beyond the kitchen.

Qualifications

• Friendly and helpful team members.
• Operations experience is a plus.
• Some high school education is preferred, with willingness to learn.

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 customer service

Team player

Operations experience

Education

Some high school education

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group in Tacoma, WA is seeking a Kitchen Team Associate to help prepare, cook, and present quality food while keeping a clean, safe workspace. You’ll learn on the job and grow with supportive teammates in a fast-paced environment.

No experience? We’ll train you. You’ll gain practical skills and have opportunities to advance. Panda Cares and community involvement are part of what we do, making a positive impact beyond the kitchen.