Kitchen Team: Fast-Paced, Friendly, Growth-Oriented

Panda Restaurant Group; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is hiring a Kitchen Team Associate to help cook delicious food and keep the kitchen clean, safe, and efficient. You’ll work in a fast-paced environment and may rotate between front counter, drive‑through, or kitchen roles, with training provided if you’re new.

You’ll join a team that values friendly collaboration and community involvement through Panda Cares. Excellent customer service, teamwork, and willingness to learn are encouraged.

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

Team collaboration

Education

Some high school education

Food handler certification may be required depending on local requirements

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is hiring a Kitchen Team Associate to help cook delicious food and keep the kitchen clean, safe, and efficient. You’ll work in a fast-paced environment and may rotate between front counter, drive‑through, or kitchen roles, with training provided if you’re new.

You’ll join a team that values friendly collaboration and community involvement through Panda Cares. Excellent customer service, teamwork, and willingness to learn are encouraged.