Kitchen Team

Join us as a Kitchen Team Associate

We’re looking for friendly team players to cook delicious food while maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness for our guests. Thrive in a safe and supportive work environment with team members who become friends. There’s always something new to learn, do, and accomplish. If you don’t have experience, we’ll train you! You’ll get opportunities to gain skills that help you rise in your career, no matter where you go.

We’re all about giving back, so you’ll also get the chance to impact your community through our Panda Cares initiative. Let’s work together.

• Provides exceptional dining experience to Guests – Greeting Guests, Serving food, and handling payments at 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

• 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 your expense

• Flexible schedules
• Great pay
• Free meals while working at Panda
• Medical, Vision, Dental, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Cancer Income Protection insurance for full-time associates
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending accounts
• 401K with company match
• Vacation, sick leave, bereavement/funeral leave, and Leave Share Program for eligible associates
• Associate discounts for many brands
• Referral bonus for eligible associates
• Opportunity to give back to your community
• Hands-on paid training to prepare you for success
• Ongoing Career & Leadership Development
• Opportunities for growth into management positions
• Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• For more details, please refer to this document.

While performing duties, counter areas are often hot with steam from steam tables and food vapors. Workspace is restricted, and employees are generally expected to remain standing for long periods. Employees must prepare hot and cold foods, use kitchen equipment, and work quickly without losing accuracy. They must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for up to four hours, and reach across counter tops at 36 inches.

Kitchens are hot and noisy, with limited storage. Employees must work in a fast-paced environment, communicate effectively, adapt to changing priorities, and manage conflicts/difficult situations.

Founded in Glendale, California, Panda Restaurant Group is the largest family-owned American Chinese restaurant chain with nearly 2,300 locations worldwide. We are committed to delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences and building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. We value family and community impact.

We value diversity and workplace equality, fostering an environment where creative ideas flourish, diverse perspectives are heard, and overall happiness is enhanced.

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on characteristics protected by law. If you require workplace accommodations, please contact our team via email at