Kitchen Team Member — Training, Growth & Community Impact

Panda Restaurant Group; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Kitchen Team Associate to join our team. You’ll help cook and prepare food while maintaining cleanliness and safety standards, and you may work across front counter, drive‑through, or kitchen roles. We train newcomers and support community involvement through Panda Cares.

You’ll work in a fast‑paced, team‑driven environment with opportunities to learn and grow, and to contribute to a positive guest experience and community impact.

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

Operations experience

High school education

Food handler certification

Education

High School education or equivalent

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Kitchen Team Associate to join our team. You’ll help cook and prepare food while maintaining cleanliness and safety standards, and you may work across front counter, drive‑through, or kitchen roles. We train newcomers and support community involvement through Panda Cares.

You’ll work in a fast‑paced, team‑driven environment with opportunities to learn and grow, and to contribute to a positive guest experience and community impact.