Kitchen Team Associate — Fast-Paced, Growth‑Oriented

Panda Restaurant Group; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Great pay

Free meals while working at Panda

Health, Vision, Dental insurance (full

401K with company match

Vacation and sick leave

Associate discounts

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is hiring for a Kitchen Team Associate in Illinois. You will join a friendly team to cook delicious food, keep the restaurant clean, and follow safety standards. Training is provided if you’re new to the role, with opportunities to grow and contribute to Panda Cares in the community.

Role involves front counter, drive-through, or kitchen duties in a fast-paced setting, collaborating with teammates 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

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 fast paced kitchen environment, and may work at different positions – Front counter, Drive Through or Kitchen
• Work effectively with team members to meet daily goals in a fun, positive environment

Skills

Friendly and helpful team members

Operations experience is a plus

Education

Some high school

Food handler certification (local requirements)

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group is hiring for a Kitchen Team Associate in Illinois. You will join a friendly team to cook delicious food, keep the restaurant clean, and follow safety standards. Training is provided if you’re new to the role, with opportunities to grow and contribute to Panda Cares in the community.

Role involves front counter, drive-through, or kitchen duties in a fast-paced setting, collaborating with teammates to meet daily goals in a positive environment.