Kitchen Team Associate: Learn, Grow & Serve Fresh Food

Panda Restaurant Group; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 12,398 - 20,664; Full time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is hiring a Kitchen Team Associate to help prepare and serve meals in a fast-paced, guest‑focused environment. You’ll be trained if you don’t have prior experience, and you’ll join a team that values safety, cleanliness, and community impact through Panda Cares.

You’ll work at various positions—from front counter to kitchen—while maintaining high standards and supporting daily goals with friendly teamwork.

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, acquired at the employee’s expense

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group is hiring a Kitchen Team Associate to help prepare and serve meals in a fast-paced, guest‑focused environment. You’ll be trained if you don’t have prior experience, and you’ll join a team that values safety, cleanliness, and community impact through Panda Cares.

You’ll work at various positions—from front counter to kitchen—while maintaining high standards and supporting daily goals with friendly teamwork.