Kitchen Team Associate: Learn, Grow & Thrive

Panda Restaurant Group; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group in Oceanside, CA is hiring a Kitchen Team Associate to help prepare and serve fresh food while keeping a clean, organized workspace. You will greet guests, handle payments at the register, and work across front counter, drive‑through, or kitchen as needed.

We offer on‑the‑job training, a friendly team, and opportunities to grow your skills within a fast-paced environment. All team members contribute to Panda Cares and community initiatives.

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

Teamwork

Customer service

Cash handling

Food safety

Education

Some high school education

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group in Oceanside, CA is hiring a Kitchen Team Associate to help prepare and serve fresh food while keeping a clean, organized workspace. You will greet guests, handle payments at the register, and work across front counter, drive‑through, or kitchen as needed.

We offer on‑the‑job training, a friendly team, and opportunities to grow your skills within a fast-paced environment. All team members contribute to Panda Cares and community initiatives.