Kitchen Team; P1-1351638-1

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 training 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.

• Provide exceptional dining experience to guests—including greeting, serving food, and handling payments at the cash register.
• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the store.
• Follow Operations Standards and Safety Procedures to serve fresh and quality food.
• Work efficiently in a fast‑paced kitchen environment and may fill different positions—Front counter, Drive‑Through, or Kitchen.
• Work effectively with team members to meet daily goals in a fun, positive environment.

• Friendly and helpful team member.
• 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.
• On‑Going Career & Leadership Development.
• Opportunities for growth into management positions.
• Pre‑Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.

For more details, see the benefits guide.

While performing duties, counter areas are often hot with steam from the steam table and food vapors. Workspace is restricted and employees are generally expected to remain standing for long periods. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand up to four hours and reach across counter tops measured at 36 inches. Kitchens are hot, noise levels are usually high, and storage space is limited with high shelving.

Employees must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment, have effective verbal communication skills, adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities, and manage conflicts or difficult situations.

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity, and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. If you believe you require an accommodation, please reach out to our accommodation team at .

$24 per hour – $27 per hour (individual pay is determined using factors such as work location and experience).