Kitchen Team Associate - Training & Growth

Panda Restaurant Group; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Kitchen Team Associate to help cook and maintain cleanliness, while delivering a safe, high‑quality guest experience. The role offers training for beginners and opportunities to grow, with involvement in Panda Cares to support the community.

You may work across front counter, drive‑through, or kitchen stations in a fast‑paced environment, collaborating with teammates to reach daily goals in a positive 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

Friendly team members

Operations experience

Education

Some high school education

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Kitchen Team Associate to help cook and maintain cleanliness, while delivering a safe, high‑quality guest experience. The role offers training for beginners and opportunities to grow, with involvement in Panda Cares to support the community.

You may work across front counter, drive‑through, or kitchen stations in a fast‑paced environment, collaborating with teammates to reach daily goals in a positive setting.