Kitchen Team Associate: Learn, Grow, Serve

Panda Restaurant Group; Solana Beach (CA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is hiring a Kitchen Team Associate in Solana Beach, CA. You’ll help cook delicious food, greet guests, and handle payments while keeping a clean, safe kitchen.

No experience? We’ll train you. You’ll gain skills to advance your career and contribute to Panda Cares by supporting the community.

You’ll work with a friendly team in a fast‑paced environment, taking on different roles from front counter to kitchen as needed.

Qualifications

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

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

Customer service

Teamwork

Cash handling

Food safety awareness

Education

High school education

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is hiring a Kitchen Team Associate in Solana Beach, CA. You’ll help cook delicious food, greet guests, and handle payments while keeping a clean, safe kitchen.

No experience? We’ll train you. You’ll gain skills to advance your career and contribute to Panda Cares by supporting the community.

You’ll work with a friendly team in a fast‑paced environment, taking on different roles from front counter to kitchen as needed.