Kitchen Team

Job Overview Join us as a Kitchen Team Associate at Panda Restaurant Group. 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 Provides exceptional dining experience to guests – greeting guests, serving food and handling payments at 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 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 education 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 for details. Candidates must meet, and continue to meet if employed, eligibility requirements for each benefit to qualify. ADA Statement While performing duties, counter areas are often hot with steam from steam table and food vapors. 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 knives 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 counter tops 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 work environment, have effective verbal communication skills, and the ability to adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities, and the ability to manage conflicts/difficult situations. Equal Opportunity Statement 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, including but not limited to sex/gender, gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodation. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to effectively participate in the application and hiring process. Pay Pay Range: $17 per hour - $20 per hour Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Panda Restaurant Group by 2x. Get notified about new Kitchen Staff jobs in Waukegan, IL. #J-18808-Ljbffr