Kitchen Team Associate — Flexible Schedules & Free Meals

Panda Restaurant Group Inc; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Medical, Vision, Dental

401K with company match

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is hiring a Kitchen Team Associate to help prepare high‑quality food and deliver an excellent guest experience. You will join a supportive team, learn on the job, and have opportunities for career growth. Training is provided if you’re new to the industry.

As part of Panda, you’ll contribute to a fast-paced kitchen or front-of-house setting, receive competitive pay, and enjoy benefits for full‑time associates such as health coverage and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Friendly and helpful, collaborative team player.
• Operations experience is a plus for efficiency.
• Lifts and basic food prep may be involved.

Responsibilities

• Provides exceptional dining experience to guests – greeting, 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, quality food.
• Works efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen and may rotate through positions (front counter, drive-thru, kitchen).
• Works with the team to meet daily goals in a 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, Inc. is hiring a Kitchen Team Associate to help prepare high‑quality food and deliver an excellent guest experience. You will join a supportive team, learn on the job, and have opportunities for career growth. Training is provided if you’re new to the industry.

As part of Panda, you’ll contribute to a fast-paced kitchen or front-of-house setting, receive competitive pay, and enjoy benefits for full‑time associates such as health coverage and retirement options.