Grill Crewmember - Newark

Starting at $15.00 per hour

Pay

Starting salary: $15.00/hr

• Tips: All tips are pooled among all hourly employees and paid out biweekly, typically boosting base pay by more than $2/hr.
• Quarterly Profit-Share: Full-time employees share in profits based on restaurant and company performance, potentially equaling up to 10% of quarterly pay.
• 401(k): Roots matches 100% of contributions up to 4%.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability (LTD), and life insurance after 30 days of full-time work (healthcare as low as $20/paycheck for full-time single employees; $10,000 life insurance at no cost).
• Paid parental leave and paid sick leave for all employees.
• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance.
• Free and discounted tasty food for you and friends.
• Growth opportunities in a fast-growing company.
• Fun, lighthearted, and supportive work environment.

About the Company

Roots Natural Kitchen is passionate about making healthy food taste awesome. We empower people through natural food and believe great food can fuel any lifestyle. We’re growing rapidly, hiring new crew members, and promoting from within. We seek friendly, enthusiastic humans who collaborate well, persevere, take pride in their work, and support those around them. Our environment is fast-paced, highly communicative, and team-oriented.

About the Role

As a Grill Crewmember, you will cook all grilled items and rice on our flat-top grill in the front of house. You’ll ensure deliciously cooked items are ready for your crew, keep your station spotless and stocked, and collaborate with the front-of-house team to create an amazing customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow and execute food safety practices and instructions from the Leadership Team.
• Communicate food issues or delays to the Leadership Team.
• Maintain a clean workstation, including grill, equipment, tables, and shelves.
• Safely and efficiently use knives, tools, and equipment to prepare grill and rice items.
• Use portion control and minimize waste to keep costs within projected range.
• Multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Open and close the grill station according to restaurant standards.
• Actively communicate with the Leadership Team, dish crew, and line crewmembers.
• Maintain a positive and cheerful attitude during all scheduled shifts.