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Team/Crew Member

Job Overview

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Compensation

Hourly
Range $11.25 - $14.75
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
flexible scheduling
Career advancement opportunities

Job Description

This employment opportunity is with a prominent establishment within the fast-food or casual dining industry, specializing in delivering quick, quality products and service to customers. This company is recognized for maintaining high operational standards and providing a customer-centric experience. It operates a structured team-based environment where coordination and efficiency are vital to success. The Team/Crew Member position is an integral role that supports daily operations and ensures guests receive consistent and satisfactory service. The company thrives on employing individuals who are adaptable, dependable, and focused on maintaining the cleanliness and overall atmosphere of the dining area.

The Team/Crew Member serves under the guidance of the Manager on Duty (MOD) and holds a nonexempt status, meaning this role is eligible for overtime when applicable. The position involves carrying out basic operational duties such as preparing food items, handling customer orders, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring sanitation standards meet company expectations. Employees in this position work various shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays, reflecting the dynamic and sometimes irregular hours typical of the hospitality industry. The role requires physical stamina due to continuous standing, bending, reaching, and lifting within the work environment.

More specifically, a Team/Crew Member is tasked with performing station duties that may include working at the fountain and frozen product stations, organizing the dresser, managing the front and back swamps, operating the grill, switchboard, or expeditor duties, food preparation, and possibly drive-thru services if applicable. The incumbent must comply with all company policies and procedures, maintaining an environment that upholds operational standards. Sanitation is a crucial focus area, with regular cleaning duties such as trash disposal, mopping, sweeping, washing dishes and food prep tools, wiping counters, sanitizing food preparation areas, cleaning equipment, and managing waste grease responsibly.

The role extends to team communication where it is expected to report any customer or employee complaints directly to the MOD to ensure issues are resolved promptly. Physical demands include moving and stocking food products, sometimes weighing up to 50 pounds, demonstrating the need for strength and endurance. Additional duties may be assigned as business needs evolve, making flexibility an important trait.

The position is suited for individuals seeking hands-on experience in a fast-paced restaurant setting and offers valuable skills in customer service, food safety, and teamwork. Candidates who thrive in environments that require multitasking, effective communication, and adherence to safety and cleanliness will find this role rewarding and a stepping stone toward further careers in hospitality or culinary services. This job is a perfect entry point for those wanting to enter the food service industry or to gain practical workplace skills in a customer-facing role. Overall, this role directly contributes to the overall guest experience and operational success of the location.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • ability to work irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • physical capability for continuous standing, bending, reaching, moving, stooping, stretching, and lifting in a restaurant environment
  • tolerance for exposure to heat, hot liquids, and freezer conditions
  • commitment to punctuality and reliability

Job Qualifications

  • General restaurant or retail knowledge
  • basic math and reading skills
  • effective verbal and written communication skills
  • ability to follow directions
  • multi-tasking skills

Job Duties

  • Perform station duties including fountain and frozen, dresser, front swamp, back swamp, grill, switchboard, expeditor, food prep, and drive-thru if applicable
  • comply with all company policies, procedures, and operational standards
  • perform regular cleaning and sanitation duties including trash disposal, mopping, sweeping, washing dishes and food preparation tools, wiping counters, sanitizing food preparation areas, cleaning equipment, and emptying used grease
  • maintain regular attendance
  • report customer or employee complaints issues to MOD
  • move and stock food product weighing up to 50 pounds
  • perform other job-related duties as assigned or required

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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