Kitchen Team Associate - Flexible Schedule & Growth

Panda Restaurant Group; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Great pay

Free meals while working at Panda

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Short-Term Disability insurance

Cancer Insurance

401K with company match

Paid vacation and leave

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is hiring a Kitchen Team Associate to greet guests, take orders, and prepare food while ensuring a clean, safe dining environment. You may work at front counter, drive-through, or kitchen, with opportunities to learn and grow. Training is provided, and benefits are offered to eligible associates.

Join a team focused on community involvement through Panda Cares, competitive pay, and a supportive work culture that encourages career development and leadership growth.

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

Teamwork

Customer service

Communication

Willingness to learn

Education

Some high school

Food Handler certification

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group is hiring a Kitchen Team Associate to greet guests, take orders, and prepare food while ensuring a clean, safe dining environment. You may work at front counter, drive-through, or kitchen, with opportunities to learn and grow. Training is provided, and benefits are offered to eligible associates.

Join a team focused on community involvement through Panda Cares, competitive pay, and a supportive work culture that encourages career development and leadership growth.