Kitchen Team

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is a leading family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept founded in 1983 in Glendale, California. Over the past four decades, Panda has grown to become the largest family-owned Chinese restaurant group in the United States, boasting nearly 2,800 locations globally. The company prides itself on delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences to its guests while fostering a positive and inspiring work environment for its team members. Panda strongly embraces family values and community involvement, actively contributing to social causes through initiatives like Panda Cares. This initiative reflects the company’s commitment to giving back to the communities it serves, promoting social responsibility as a core part of its corporate culture.

The company is known for cultivating a workplace where employees are supported and encouraged to grow both personally and professionally. Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. offers flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits to help attract and retain motivated individuals who are excited about food service and hospitality. They provide hands-on, paid training intended to prepare new hires for success in their roles, regardless of prior experience. The organization also emphasizes ongoing career and leadership development, presenting clear paths for advancement into management and other leadership positions.

As a Kitchen Team Associate at Panda Restaurant Group, Inc., you will play a vital role in delivering outstanding dining experiences to guests. This position is ideal for team players who enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where collaboration and communication are key. Your responsibilities will include preparing fresh, delicious food while adhering to the company’s high standards for cleanliness and food safety. You may work at various station positions including the front counter, drive-thru, and kitchen, gaining valuable multi-functional experience. Associates are encouraged to work efficiently and positively as part of a team to meet daily operational goals.

The role offers a safe and supportive environment where coworkers often become close friends, creating a workplace culture that transcends typical job expectations. Even if you have no prior experience, Panda Restaurant Group is committed to providing the necessary training that will help you develop skills and grow within the company. You will also have the opportunity to participate in community engagement projects, strengthening your connection to the company’s mission beyond the restaurant setting.

Physical demands of the job do include standing for extended periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, working in hot and sometimes noisy kitchen environments, and efficiently preparing food to meet quality and speed standards. Associates must be adaptable, able to handle changing priorities, and capable of managing conflicts and difficult situations professionally and calmly. This position requires excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to work under pressure without sacrificing accuracy or service quality.

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The company does not discriminate based on characteristics protected by law including gender, race, age, disability, and more. The company also complies fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), providing reasonable accommodations throughout the application and employment process to ensure all candidates have a fair chance to contribute and succeed.

Working as a Kitchen Team Associate with Panda Restaurant Group not only provides a meaningful job with competitive financial rewards, but also a role in a respected company where you can grow, contribute, and participate in a positive, family-oriented culture. Join the team to be part of a company that values its people just as much as its guests, offering a fulfilling career opportunity in the thriving dining and hospitality industry.