Kitchen Team Associate: Learn, Serve, and Grow

Panda Restaurant Group; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Kitchen Team Associate to join a fast-paced, guest‑facing kitchen. You will help cook, serve guests, handle payments, and maintain a clean, organized space with a friendly team.

Training is provided, and there are opportunities to advance within Panda Cares community initiatives. Join a supportive environment where safety and quality are priorities, and where team members build skills for their next career steps in hospitality.

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

Education

High school education

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Kitchen Team Associate to join a fast-paced, guest‑facing kitchen. You will help cook, serve guests, handle payments, and maintain a clean, organized space with a friendly team.

Training is provided, and there are opportunities to advance within Panda Cares community initiatives. Join a supportive environment where safety and quality are priorities, and where team members build skills for their next career steps in hospitality.