Kitchen Team Associate: Learn, Grow & Serve

Panda Restaurant Group Inc; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is hiring a Kitchen Team Associate to help cook meals and maintain a clean, welcoming store environment in Rio Rancho, NM. No experience? We’ll train you and support your growth while you contribute to our Panda Cares community efforts.

You’ll join a friendly team, handle basic food prep, front counter tasks, and occasional drive-through duties. We value safety, teamwork, and a positive attitude in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Friendly and helpful team member with good communication.
• Operations experience is a plus.
• Some high school.
• Food Handler certification may be required depending on local requirements.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests, take orders, and handle payments at the counter.
• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of the store.
• Follow safety procedures to serve fresh, high-quality food.
• Work in a fast-paced kitchen and may rotate between front counter, drive-through, or kitchen.
• Collaborate with team to meet daily goals in a positive environment.

Skills

Friendly team

Operations experience

Education

Some high school

Tools

Food Handler certification

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is hiring a Kitchen Team Associate to help cook meals and maintain a clean, welcoming store environment in Rio Rancho, NM. No experience? We’ll train you and support your growth while you contribute to our Panda Cares community efforts.

You’ll join a friendly team, handle basic food prep, front counter tasks, and occasional drive-through duties. We value safety, teamwork, and a positive attitude in a fast-paced setting.