Kitchen Team Associate - Learn & Grow in Fast-Paced Kitchen

Panda Restaurant Group; Coachella (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Panda Cares initiative

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Team Associate to assist with cooking, food preparation, and maintaining a clean dining area. The role supports a friendly, fast-paced environment and may involve front counter, drive‑through, or kitchen duties.

Training is provided for those without experience, with opportunities to learn new skills and advance within the company. Panda Cares involvement offers a chance to give back to the community.

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

Friendly and helpful team members

Operations experience

High school education

Food handler certification

Education

High school education

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Team Associate to assist with cooking, food preparation, and maintaining a clean dining area. The role supports a friendly, fast-paced environment and may involve front counter, drive‑through, or kitchen duties.

Training is provided for those without experience, with opportunities to learn new skills and advance within the company. Panda Cares involvement offers a chance to give back to the community.