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 the cash register
• Maintains the cleanliness and appearance of the store
• Follows operational standards and safety procedures to serve fresh and quality food
• Works efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment, may work at different positions – front counter, drive-thru, 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
• Competitive 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
• 401(k) with company match
• Vacation, sick leave, bereavement/funeral leave, and Leave Share Program for eligible associates
• Employee discounts on many brands
• Referral bonuses for eligible associates
• Opportunities for community involvement through Panda Cares
• Hands-on paid training to prepare you for success
• Ongoing career and leadership development
• Opportunities for advancement into management positions

Employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for long periods, and work in hot, noisy environments. Effective communication and adaptability are essential. For more details, see this link.