Kitchen Team Associate: Training, Growth & Community Impact

Panda Restaurant Group; Tennessee; On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is hiring a Kitchen Team Associate to join a friendly team and help prepare and serve high‑quality food. Training is provided if you lack experience, with opportunities to grow within the company.

The role emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and a collaborative, fast‑paced environment where team members support one another to meet daily goals. Community impact is encouraged through Panda Cares.

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 player

Excellent customer service

Multitasking

Food safety awareness

Education

Some high school education

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group is hiring a Kitchen Team Associate to join a friendly team and help prepare and serve high‑quality food. Training is provided if you lack experience, with opportunities to grow within the company.

The role emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and a collaborative, fast‑paced environment where team members support one another to meet daily goals. Community impact is encouraged through Panda Cares.