Kitchen Team Associate - Flexible Schedule & Growth

Panda Restaurant Group; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Great pay

Free meals

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Kitchen Team Associate in Merrillville, IN. You will greet guests, serve food, handle payments, and help keep the kitchen and store clean while maintaining safety standards.

Training is provided; the role involves working in a fast-paced kitchen and possibly rotating to front counter or drive‑thru. Great for those wanting to grow with a community‑minded company offering solid benefits.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Friendly attitude

Team player

Customer service

Education

High school education

Tools

Food handler certification

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Kitchen Team Associate in Merrillville, IN. You will greet guests, serve food, handle payments, and help keep the kitchen and store clean while maintaining safety standards.

Training is provided; the role involves working in a fast-paced kitchen and possibly rotating to front counter or drive‑thru. Great for those wanting to grow with a community‑minded company offering solid benefits.