Kitchen Team Associate: Learn, Grow & Serve

Panda Restaurant Group; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group in Kearney, Nebraska is seeking a Kitchen Team Associate to join our friendly crew. You will help cook, serve guests, and keep the kitchen clean while learning new skills in a fast-paced, supportive environment. No experience?

We’ll train you. This entry-level role offers growth opportunities and a chance to contribute to Panda Cares and our local community. We value teamwork, safety, and guest satisfaction, and provide a structured path to develop cooking, customer

Qualifications

• Friendly and helpful team members.
• Operations experience is a plus.
• Some high school education required.
• 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

Friendliness

Teamwork

Flexibility

Safety awareness

Education

Some high school education

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group in Kearney, Nebraska is seeking a Kitchen Team Associate to join our friendly crew. You will help cook, serve guests, and keep the kitchen clean while learning new skills in a fast-paced, supportive environment. No experience?

We’ll train you. This entry-level role offers growth opportunities and a chance to contribute to Panda Cares and our local community. We value teamwork, safety, and guest satisfaction, and provide a structured path to develop cooking, customer