Kitchen Team Associate: Training, Growth & Community

Panda Restaurant Group Inc; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group Inc. is hiring a Kitchen Team Associate to help prepare and serve food while upholding high cleanliness and safety standards. You’ll join a fast-paced team and may rotate through front counter, drive-thru, or kitchen roles. Training is provided if you’re new, and there are opportunities to build skills within our Panda Cares community program.

The role emphasizes teamwork, efficiency, and positive guest service in a supportive work environment that values community impact.

Qualifications

• Friendly and helpful team members.
• Operations experience is a plus.
• Some high school required.
• Food Handler certification may be required depending on local requirements, acquired at your expense.

Responsibilities

• Provides exceptional dining experience to Guests - Greeting Guests, Serving food and handling payments at cash register
• Maintains the cleanliness and appearance of the store
• Follows Operations Standards and Safety Procedure to serve fresh and quality food
• Works efficiently in fast paced kitchen environment, and may work at different positions - Front counter, Drive Through or Kitchen
• Work 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

Food Handler certification

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group Inc. is hiring a Kitchen Team Associate to help prepare and serve food while upholding high cleanliness and safety standards. You’ll join a fast-paced team and may rotate through front counter, drive-thru, or kitchen roles. Training is provided if you’re new, and there are opportunities to build skills within our Panda Cares community program.

The role emphasizes teamwork, efficiency, and positive guest service in a supportive work environment that values community impact.