Kitchen Team

Join Panda Restaurant Group 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 teammates 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 gain skills to help you grow your career, wherever you go.

We’re also committed to giving back through Panda Cares. 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 operations standards and safety procedures to serve fresh, 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

• Friendly and helpful team members
• Operations experience is a plus
• Some high school
• 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
• Details available in Panda Careers Benefits PDF

While performing duties, counter areas can be 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 be able to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and reach across counters. Kitchens are hot and noisy, and storage space is limited. Employees must communicate effectively, adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities, and manage conflicts or difficult situations.

Panda Strong Since 1983: Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is the largest family-owned American Chinese restaurant concept in America, with close to 2,300 locations globally. We are committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences and to supporting our team and communities.

You’re Wanted Here: We value diversity in all forms and know the strength it brings. Workplace equality fosters creativity, diverse perspectives, and happier teams.

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 require an accommodation, please reach out to our accommodation team via email at

Pay Range: $17 per hour - $20 per hour. Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.