Kitchen Team

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Free meals while working

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401K with company match

Vacation and sick leave

Hands-on paid training

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group in Urbana, Illinois, is seeking a Kitchen Team Associate who loves cooking and teamwork. You will provide outstanding dining experiences while maintaining cleanliness and quality standards in a lively kitchen. No experience is necessary as we offer hands-on training and opportunities for growth.

With a flexible schedule and benefits such as free meals, health insurance for full-time associates, and career development, this is a great chance to join a beloved brand committed to community impact.

Qualifications

• Food Handler certification may be required depending on local requirements, acquired at your expense.

Responsibilities

• Provides exceptional dining experience to guests by greeting them, serving food, and handling payments.
• Maintains cleanliness and appearance of the store.
• Follows Operations Standards and Safety Procedures for fresh, quality food.
• Works efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment across multiple positions.
• Collaborates with team members to meet daily goals.

Skills

Friendly and helpful demeanor

Operations experience

Education

Some high school

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 fun, positive environment

Essential Functions

• 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 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 fun, 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 & Rewards

• 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
• Ongoing Career & Leadership Development
• Opportunities for growth into management positions
• Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Details: https://www.pandacareers.com/files/PRG_HR_Recruiting_Benefits.pdf
• Candidates must meet, and continue to meet if employed, eligibility requirements for each benefit to qualify

ADA Statement

While performing duties, counter areas are often hot with steam from steam tables and food vapors. Workspace is restricted and employees are generally expected to remain standing for long periods of time. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for long periods, and reach across counters. Kitchens are hot and noisy; storage space is limited and shelving is high. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with effective verbal communication skills, and to adapt to changing priorities. Ability to manage conflicts/difficult situations.

About Panda Strong & Equal Opportunity

Panda Strong Since 1983. Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodation. If you require an accommodation for the application or interview process, please reach out to [e-mail].

Pay Range

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