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Kitchen Leader (24014701)
DescriptionCULTIVATE A BETTER WORLDFood served fast does not have to be a typical fast-food experience. Chipotle has always done things differently, both in and out of our restaurants. We are changing the face of fast food, starting conversations, and directly supporting efforts to shift the future of farming and food. We hope you will join us as we continue to learn, evolve, and shape what comes next on our mission to make better food accessible to everyone.
THE OPPORTUNITYAs Kitchen Leader, you will learn how to prepare great food, grill meats, and saut vegetables. You are responsible for making sure our food is absolutely delicious. You'll order the food and train others to become future kitchen managers.
The Kitchen Leader helps ensure the quality and safety of Chipotle's delicious food every day. They see to it that the kitchen is clean, organized and well stocked; and that the equipment is properly maintained and in good condition. Throughout the process they are serving as a role model for Crew members, helping them learn to become future Kitchen Leaders. At its core, as with every position at Chipotle, it is about promoting teamwork and creating a great customer experience. While on the clock, the Kitchen Leaders are always busy on their feet, accomplishing their station's goals, taking on tasks that they see that need to get done, and pitching-in to help their teammates.
What You'll DoIn addition to following Chipotle's policies and procedures, principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Ensuring food quality by cooking and prepping food to order, and following kitchen procedures
Monitoring food waste and inventory levels, and resolving food quality issues
Supporting a strong team dynamic between back of house Crew and front of house Crew
Developing Crew members to be future Kitchen Leaders
Communicating with Crew members and customers effectively in order to ensure great customer service and throughput
Ensuring the kitchen is properly cleaned and sanitized
Monitoring kitchen equipment and ensuring it is kept in good repair; making sure malfunctioning equipment is repaired as quickly as possible
Ensuring that the kitchen itself and all Crew members meet the necessary guidelines to ensure there are no injuries or accidents
Filling out Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and Inventory Rotation (FIFO)
What You'll Bring To The Table
Have Chipotle Crew member experience
Have the ability to understand and articulate Chipotle's Food With Integrity philosophy
Have the knowledge and ability to speak, write, and understand the primary language(s) of the work location
Have a high school diploma
Have restaurant experience
Who We AreChipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Chipotle has restaurants in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Germany and is the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all its restaurants in North America and Europe. With employees passionate about providing a great guest experience, Chipotle is a longtime leader and innovator in the food industry. Chipotle is committed to making its food more accessible to everyone while continuing to be a brand with a demonstrated purpose as it leads the way in digital, technology and sustainable business practices. For more information or to place an order online, visit
Chipotle Mexican Grill is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. As a people-first company rooted in values, our purpose extends beyond serving nutritious food using real ingredients. It means hiring world-class individuals and fostering a culture that champions diversity, ensures equity, and celebrates inclusion. All qualified applicants, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.
Qualified applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. Please contact ADAaccommodations@chipotle.com if you need an accommodation due to a disability to complete an application, job interview, and/or to otherwise participate in the hiring process. This email does not respond to non-accommodations related requests.Primary Location: New Jersey - Bridgeton - 4445 - Bridgeton NJ-(04445)
Work Location:
4445 - Bridgeton NJ-(04445)
14 Centerton Road
Bridgeton 08302
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Restaurants
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Because providing an exceptional customer service experience is one of Chipotle's core values, you should think about (and be able to describe) past work situations where you went above and beyond to meet guests' needs. Make sure to double-down on your research.
Working as a crew member at Chipotle can be a great entry-level job as they prefer to train people with no experience. Getting hired isn't hard; you just have to do your research and have the 13 characteristics that Chipotle looks for in prospective team members.
Why do you want to work at Chipotle Mexican Grill? “I want to work at Chipotle because the atmosphere is positive, there is a real buzz around the team members, and I feel this is a place I will be able to learn important work and life skills that will stand me in good stead for the future.
Managing daily and weekly cleaning of the line, dining room, restrooms, and patio.Assisting with the execution of marketing promotions. As Kitchen Manager, you'll learn how to prepare great food, grill meats, and sauté vegetables. You are responsible for making sure our food is absolutely delicious.
When asked in an Indeed survey about the difficulty of their interview at Chipotle Mexican Grill, most respondents said it was easy. Indeed's survey asked over 5,973 respondents whether they felt that their interview at Chipotle Mexican Grill was a fair assessment of their skills. 85% said yes.
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It can take anywhere from a few days to a week or even two for Chipotle to get back to you after an interview. They might be busy interviewing a bunch of candidates, or finalizing schedules for new hires.
The chain's recruitment goal is about 27% higher than a year ago, when it sought 15,000 new workers for its so-called burrito season in March through May. For Chipotle, having enough workers becomes even more important during its busy period. The chain needs plenty of employees to meet higher demand.
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As with many food service companies, teamwork makes the dream work at Chipotle. The hiring manager needs to know that you work well with others, particularly during rushes. If working at Chipotle is your goal, make sure to provide a clear example of a time you thrived as part of a team.
Chipotle Mexican Grill employees typically work between 25 and 40 hours per week. Hours may vary depending on the location and the day of the week, but most Chipotle locations are open from 11am to 10pm. Some locations are open later on the weekends. Shift lengths usually range between 4 and 8 hours.
How much does a Kitchen Manager make in New Jersey? The average Kitchen Manager salary in New Jersey is $67,481 as of July 29, 2024, but the range typically falls between $58,500 and $77,677.
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