Panda Restaurant Group Inc
Kitchen Team (P1-1351294-0)
Panda Restaurant Group Inc, Lake Zurich, Illinois, United States, 60047
Join us as a Kitchen Team Associate
We're looking for friendly team players to cook delicious food while maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness for our guests. Thrive in a safe and supportive work environment with team members who become friends. There's always something new to learn, do, and accomplish. If you don't have experience, we'll train you! You'll get opportunities to gain skills that help you rise in your career, no matter where you go. We're all about giving back, so you'll also get the chance to impact your community through our Panda Cares initiative. Let's work together.
Essential Functions for Kitchen Team Associates
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
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
Benefits
Flexible schedules
Great pay
Free meals while working at Panda
Medical, vision, dental, voluntary short‑term disability, cancer income protection insurance for full‑time associates
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
401K with company match
Vacation, sick leave, bereavement/funeral leave and leave share program for eligible associates
Associate discounts for many brands
Referral bonus for eligible associates
Opportunity to give back to your community
Hands‑on paid training to prepare you for success
On‑going career & leadership development
Opportunities for growth into management positions
Pre‑tax dependent care flexible spending account
Please refer to https://www.pandacareers.com/files/PRG_HR_Recruiting_Benefits.pdf for details.
Pay Range: $17 per hour - $20 per hour
Equal Opportunity Employer Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity, and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to effectively participate in the application and hiring process. If you require an accommodation for the application or interview process, please reach out to TASupport@PandaRG.com.
ADA Statement While performing duties, counter areas are often hot with steam from the steam table and food vapors. The workspace is restricted and employees are generally expected to remain standing for long periods of time. Employees must prepare hot and cold foods, use Chinese cook knife and other kitchen equipment, and work quickly without losing accuracy. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand up to four hours, and reach across countertops measured at 36 inches to serve customers. Kitchens are hot and noise levels are usually high; storage space is limited and shelving is high. Employees must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment, have effective verbal communication skills, and be able to adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities and manage conflicts or difficult situations.
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Essential Functions for Kitchen Team Associates
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
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
Benefits
Flexible schedules
Great pay
Free meals while working at Panda
Medical, vision, dental, voluntary short‑term disability, cancer income protection insurance for full‑time associates
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
401K with company match
Vacation, sick leave, bereavement/funeral leave and leave share program for eligible associates
Associate discounts for many brands
Referral bonus for eligible associates
Opportunity to give back to your community
Hands‑on paid training to prepare you for success
On‑going career & leadership development
Opportunities for growth into management positions
Pre‑tax dependent care flexible spending account
Please refer to https://www.pandacareers.com/files/PRG_HR_Recruiting_Benefits.pdf for details.
Pay Range: $17 per hour - $20 per hour
Equal Opportunity Employer Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity, and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to effectively participate in the application and hiring process. If you require an accommodation for the application or interview process, please reach out to TASupport@PandaRG.com.
ADA Statement While performing duties, counter areas are often hot with steam from the steam table and food vapors. The workspace is restricted and employees are generally expected to remain standing for long periods of time. Employees must prepare hot and cold foods, use Chinese cook knife and other kitchen equipment, and work quickly without losing accuracy. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand up to four hours, and reach across countertops measured at 36 inches to serve customers. Kitchens are hot and noise levels are usually high; storage space is limited and shelving is high. Employees must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment, have effective verbal communication skills, and be able to adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities and manage conflicts or difficult situations.
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