Kitchen Team

Overview

Join the Kitchen Team Associate role 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. You’ll work in a safe and supportive environment with opportunities to learn and grow. If you don’t have experience, we’ll train you. You’ll also have the chance to impact your community through our Panda Cares initiative.

• 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

• 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

• Pay Range: $17 per hour - $20 per hour
• 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
• Associate discounts and referral bonus for eligible associates
• 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
• Details available

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics. We comply with applicable laws regarding accommodations. If you require an accommodation, contact our accommodation team via email at

ADA Statement:
Work areas may be hot with steam; employees should be able to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in a fast-paced environment with clear communication and adaptability.

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is the largest family-owned American Chinese restaurant concept with close to 2,300 locations globally. We value diversity and workplace equality as core to our mission.

St. Charles, IL (references to job postings in this area).