Kitchen Team Associate - Training, Community Impact, Growth

Panda Restaurant Group; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is hiring a Kitchen Team Associate to help prepare delicious food, greet guests, and keep the kitchen clean in a fast-paced environment.

We provide training, so you can learn the roles and grow your skills while supporting your teammates. You may work at front counter, drive‑through, or kitchen, and you’ll join a friendly team committed to safe, high‑quality food and a welcoming guest experience.

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 team members

Operations experience

Education

Some high school education

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is hiring a Kitchen Team Associate to help prepare delicious food, greet guests, and keep the kitchen clean in a fast-paced environment.

We provide training, so you can learn the roles and grow your skills while supporting your teammates. You may work at front counter, drive‑through, or kitchen, and you’ll join a friendly team committed to safe, high‑quality food and a welcoming guest experience.