Kitchen Team Associate - Learn, Grow, Make an Impact

Panda Restaurant Group; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is hiring a Kitchen Team Associate in the United States. You will greet guests, serve food, and handle payments while maintaining cleanliness and safety standards. The role offers exposure to multiple positions, including front counter, drive‑through, or kitchen, with a focus on teamwork.

Training is provided if you lack experience, and you’ll have opportunities to grow your skills and contribute to Panda Cares in the community. Equal opportunity employer.

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 is a plus

Education

Some high school education

Food handler certification may be required depending on local requirements

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group is hiring a Kitchen Team Associate in the United States. You will greet guests, serve food, and handle payments while maintaining cleanliness and safety standards. The role offers exposure to multiple positions, including front counter, drive‑through, or kitchen, with a focus on teamwork.

Training is provided if you lack experience, and you’ll have opportunities to grow your skills and contribute to Panda Cares in the community. Equal opportunity employer.