Kitchen Team Associate — Learn, Grow & Give Back

Panda Restaurant Group; Trenton (MI); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group in Michigan is seeking a Kitchen Team Associate to help prepare delicious dishes and maintain clean, safe work areas. You’ll greet guests, assist with food prep, and support cash handling responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

No experience is required—you’ll be trained. This role offers teamwork, opportunities to learn new skills, and a path to grow within Panda Strong Since 1983, a family‑owned brand with community focus.

Qualifications

• Friendly and helpful team members
• Operations experience is a plus
• Some high school
• Food Handler certification may be required depending on local requirements, acquired at your expense

Responsibilities

• Provides exceptional dining experience to Guests – Greeting Guests, Serving food and handling payments at cash register
• Maintains the cleanliness and appearance of the store
• Follows Operations Standards and Safety Procedure to serve fresh and quality food
• Works efficiently in fast paced kitchen environment, and may work at different positions – Front counter, Drive Through or Kitchen
• Work effectively with team members to meet daily goals in a fun, positive environment.

Skills

Friendly and helpful team members

Operations experience

Education

Some high school

Food Handler certification

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group in Michigan is seeking a Kitchen Team Associate to help prepare delicious dishes and maintain clean, safe work areas. You’ll greet guests, assist with food prep, and support cash handling responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

No experience is required—you’ll be trained. This role offers teamwork, opportunities to learn new skills, and a path to grow within Panda Strong Since 1983, a family‑owned brand with community focus.