Kitchen Team Associate - Training, Growth & Community Impact

Panda Restaurant Group; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a friendly Kitchen Team Associate to help cook delicious food and keep the kitchen and dining area clean. You’ll work in a fast‑paced environment and may rotate between front counter, drive‑through, or kitchen stations.

Training is provided, with opportunities to grow and make a community impact through Panda Cares. We value teamwork and safety, and you’ll be part of a supportive group that emphasizes friendly service and quality food for guests.

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

Safety procedures

Education

Some high school education

Food handler certification may be required depending on local requirements

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a friendly Kitchen Team Associate to help cook delicious food and keep the kitchen and dining area clean. You’ll work in a fast‑paced environment and may rotate between front counter, drive‑through, or kitchen stations.

Training is provided, with opportunities to grow and make a community impact through Panda Cares. We value teamwork and safety, and you’ll be part of a supportive group that emphasizes friendly service and quality food for guests.