Kitchen Team Associate: Learn, Grow, & Serve Fast-Paced

Panda Restaurant Group; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 23,419; Full time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Kitchen Team Associate to cook delicious food and keep a clean, safe workspace. You’ll join a supportive team, gain new skills, and contribute to Panda Cares in the community.

Training is provided if you lack prior experience, with opportunities to advance within the company. As a Kitchen Team Associate, you’ll help greet guests, handle payments, maintain store cleanliness, and work across counter, drive‑through, or kitchen roles in a fast‑paced setting.

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

Customer service

Teamwork

Food handling

Education

Some high school education

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Kitchen Team Associate to cook delicious food and keep a clean, safe workspace. You’ll join a supportive team, gain new skills, and contribute to Panda Cares in the community.

Training is provided if you lack prior experience, with opportunities to advance within the company. As a Kitchen Team Associate, you’ll help greet guests, handle payments, maintain store cleanliness, and work across counter, drive‑through, or kitchen roles in a fast‑paced setting.