Kitchen Team

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc., founded in Glendale, California in 1983, is the largest family-owned American Chinese restaurant concept in the United States. With nearly 2,300 locations worldwide, the company has built a strong reputation for delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences to millions of guests every year. By embracing family values and fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace environment, Panda Restaurant Group is dedicated to inspiring its employees to better their lives while simultaneously making a positive impact in the communities they serve through initiatives like Panda Cares. The company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion, and complies fully with federal, state, and local laws to provide workplace accommodations for qualified individuals, ensuring a fair and accessible hiring process for everyone.

The role of Kitchen Team Associate at Panda Restaurant Group is perfect for friendly, motivated team players who are eager to develop their skills in a fast-paced kitchen environment while ensuring the highest standards of food quality and cleanliness. As a Kitchen Team Associate, you will play a key role in providing guests with an exceptional dining experience by greeting guests, serving delicious food, handling payments, and maintaining cleanliness throughout the store. Whether at the front counter, drive-through, or kitchen, teamwork and efficiency are critical to meeting daily goals and sustaining a positive atmosphere. No prior experience is required because Panda provides hands-on paid training that prepares associates for success and future career growth opportunities.

In this position, you will work alongside teammates who support one another and become more like friends. The environment is designed to be safe and stimulating, featuring new opportunities to learn, do, and accomplish. Flexibility is a notable highlight, with flexible schedules available to suit different lifestyle needs. For full-time associates, comprehensive benefits include medical, vision, dental, and disability insurance plans, 401K with company match, paid vacations, sick leave, and more.

Panda is committed to quality, safety, and a vibrant work environment. This means adhering to operational and safety procedures to serve fresh, high-quality food consistently. The job entails working in a dynamic, fast-paced atmosphere where employees prepare hot and cold foods and use various kitchen equipment efficiently and safely, including Chinese cook knives. Employees must be capable of standing for extended periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working in hot and sometimes noisy kitchen conditions.

Joining Panda Restaurant Group offers more than just a job; it’s a place to grow your career with opportunities spanning into management roles and leadership development programs. The company also deeply values community contribution and encourages employees to engage in social impact initiatives. This is a rewarding career path for individuals looking for stability, growth, and a welcoming team environment where their work genuinely matters.