Kitchen Team

Panda Restaurant Group; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Great pay

Free meals while working

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

401K with company match

Paid training

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a Kitchen Team member in McHenry, Illinois. Successful candidates will provide exceptional dining experiences while maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards in a fast-paced environment. No prior experience needed as training will be provided. Flexible schedules, free meals, and other benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Food Handler certification may be required depending on local requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides exceptional dining experience to Guests.
• Maintains the cleanliness and appearance of the store.
• Follows Operations Standards and Safety Procedure.
• Works efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Collaborates effectively with team members to meet daily goals.

Skills

Friendly and helpful attitude

Operations experience

Education

Some high school

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Kitchen Team role at Panda Restaurant Group.

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. If you don’t have experience, we’ll train you. You’ll have opportunities to gain skills that help you rise in your career, and you can impact your community through Panda Cares.

Responsibilities

• Provides exceptional dining experience to Guests – Greeting Guests, Serving food and handling payments at cash register
• Maintains the cleanliness and appearance of the store
• Follows Operations Standards and Safety Procedure to serve fresh and 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 positive environment

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• 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
• 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

ADA Statement

While performing duties, counter areas are often hot with steam from steam table and food vapors. Workspace is restricted and employees are generally expected to remain standing for long periods of time. Employees must prepare hot and cold foods, use kitchen knives and other equipment and work quickly without losing accuracy. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand up to four hours and reach across counters. Kitchens are hot and noise levels are high; storage space is limited. 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/difficult situations.

About Panda

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity, and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics. We comply with all federal, state, and local laws regarding workplace accommodations. If you require an accommodation, please contact our accommodation team at [e-mail].

Pay Range

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

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing; Industries: Restaurants