Kitchen Team Associate: Training Provided & Growth

Panda Restaurant Group; Lacey (WA); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 2,617,440; Part time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a friendly Kitchen Team Associate in Washington. You will help cook, greet guests, take payments at the counter, and maintain a clean, organized workspace while upholding safety standards.

No prior experience? We’ll train you. You’ll learn essential kitchen and service skills, become part of a supportive team, and contribute to Panda Cares community initiatives. This role offers growth within our growing restaurant family.

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

Team player

Cash handling

Customer service

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a friendly Kitchen Team Associate in Washington. You will help cook, greet guests, take payments at the counter, and maintain a clean, organized workspace while upholding safety standards.

No prior experience? We’ll train you. You’ll learn essential kitchen and service skills, become part of a supportive team, and contribute to Panda Cares community initiatives. This role offers growth within our growing restaurant family.