Kitchen Team Member: Fast-Paced, Growth & Free Meals

Pandainn; Illinois; On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Health, Vision, Dental benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401K with company match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Associate discounts

Referral bonus

Community impact programs

Paid training

Growth opportunities

Dependent Care FSA

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is hiring for a Kitchen Team Associate in Illinois. You’ll provide a friendly, efficient dining experience, greet guests, take orders, and handle payments.

You’ll help keep the restaurant clean and safe, work across front counter, drive-thru, or kitchen as needed, and contribute to a fun, team-focused environment. The role includes paid training, opportunities for advancement, and a strong emphasis on community impact through Panda Cares.

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

• Greet Guests, serve food, and handle payments at the register.
• Maintain the store's cleanliness and appearance.
• Follow operations standards and safety procedures to serve fresh, quality food.
• Work in a fast-paced kitchen and may shift between front counter, drive-through, or kitchen.
• Collaborate with team to meet daily goals in a fun, 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 for a Kitchen Team Associate in Illinois. You’ll provide a friendly, efficient dining experience, greet guests, take orders, and handle payments.

You’ll help keep the restaurant clean and safe, work across front counter, drive-thru, or kitchen as needed, and contribute to a fun, team-focused environment. The role includes paid training, opportunities for advancement, and a strong emphasis on community impact through Panda Cares.