Kitchen Team Associate — Flexible Hours & Growth

Panda Restaurant Group; Lockport (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Great pay

Free meals while working at Panda

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

Health Care and Dependent Care FSAs

401K with company match

Vacation and leave benefits

Associate discounts

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is hiring a Kitchen Team Associate in a friendly, fast-paced environment. You’ll help prepare meals, greet guests, handle payments, and maintain a clean store while following safety procedures. Training is provided if you’re new to the role, with opportunities to grow into management.

We offer flexible schedules, competitive pay, free meals during shifts, and comprehensive benefits for full-time associates, including health and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Friendly and helpful team members are expected.
• Operations experience is a plus.
• Some high school education is sufficient.

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 demeanor

Operations experience

Food handler cert

Education

Some high school

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group is hiring a Kitchen Team Associate in a friendly, fast-paced environment. You’ll help prepare meals, greet guests, handle payments, and maintain a clean store while following safety procedures. Training is provided if you’re new to the role, with opportunities to grow into management.

We offer flexible schedules, competitive pay, free meals during shifts, and comprehensive benefits for full-time associates, including health and retirement options.