Kitchen Team Member – Training, Growth & Community Impact

Panda Restaurant Group; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is hiring a Kitchen Team Associate to contribute to a fast-paced, customer‑facing kitchen environment. You’ll welcome guests, assist with service, and ensure clean, safe operations while working across front counter, drive-through, and kitchen roles.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a willingness to learn, with training provided for those new to the industry. Panda Cares reflects our community focus and supportive culture.

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

Food handler certification (may be required)

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group is hiring a Kitchen Team Associate to contribute to a fast-paced, customer‑facing kitchen environment. You’ll welcome guests, assist with service, and ensure clean, safe operations while working across front counter, drive-through, and kitchen roles.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a willingness to learn, with training provided for those new to the industry. Panda Cares reflects our community focus and supportive culture.