Kitchen Team Member: Fast-Paced, Team-Driven Cooking

Panda Restaurant Group; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 2,617,440; Full time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group in Temecula, CA is seeking a Kitchen Team Associate to help cook delicious food and keep the kitchen and dining areas clean. You’ll join a friendly team, greet guests, take payments, and support fast, safe service in a busy setting.

No prior experience needed—we train. You’ll learn new skills, have opportunities to grow, and contribute to Panda Cares community initiatives.

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 and helpful team members

Operations experience

Education

Some high school education

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group in Temecula, CA is seeking a Kitchen Team Associate to help cook delicious food and keep the kitchen and dining areas clean. You’ll join a friendly team, greet guests, take payments, and support fast, safe service in a busy setting.

No prior experience needed—we train. You’ll learn new skills, have opportunities to grow, and contribute to Panda Cares community initiatives.