Kitchen Team Associate — Train, Grow, Serve in a Fast Kitchen

Panda Restaurant Group; Machesney Park (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is hiring a Kitchen Team Associate to join our quick‑service dining team in Illinois. You’ll cook delicious food while upholding high cleanliness standards and enjoy a safe, supportive work environment. Training is provided for those new to the industry.

You’ll greet guests, take orders, handle payments, and may rotate through front counter, drive‑through, or kitchen. A friendly team culture and opportunities to grow come with this role.

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 the employee’s expense

Responsibilities

• Provides exceptional dining experience to guests—greeting guests, 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 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 and helpful

Operations experience

Food handler certification

Education

Some high school education

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is hiring a Kitchen Team Associate to join our quick‑service dining team in Illinois. You’ll cook delicious food while upholding high cleanliness standards and enjoy a safe, supportive work environment. Training is provided for those new to the industry.

You’ll greet guests, take orders, handle payments, and may rotate through front counter, drive‑through, or kitchen. A friendly team culture and opportunities to grow come with this role.