Kitchen Team Member: Growth, Training & Community Impact

Panda Restaurant Group; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is hiring a Kitchen Team Associate in Palm Desert, CA. You’ll help prepare and serve food, greet guests, and handle payments while keeping the area clean and organized.

The role offers training if you’re new and opportunities to gain skills for career growth within our Panda Cares initiatives. You’ll work in a fast‑paced environment with a team that values safety, quality, and a positive attitude.

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

Operations experience

Food handler certification

Education

High school education

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group is hiring a Kitchen Team Associate in Palm Desert, CA. You’ll help prepare and serve food, greet guests, and handle payments while keeping the area clean and organized.

The role offers training if you’re new and opportunities to gain skills for career growth within our Panda Cares initiatives. You’ll work in a fast‑paced environment with a team that values safety, quality, and a positive attitude.