Crew Member

Wendy's® • Des Plaines, IL

32d • Onsite

About The Position

Hamra Enterprises, an award-winning Wendy’s franchisee, is seeking driven Crew Members to work in a fun, energetic restaurant environment with opportunities for career growth. Crew Members help maintain a clean, inviting atmosphere, take guest orders and answer menu questions, and prepare food promptly and accurately while following food-safety guidelines. Work may include cashier, grill or sandwich cooking, dishwashing, and cleaning duties. The role requires flexible availability, including late nights and holidays. Compensation may vary by restaurant location, experience, and availability; applicants should speak with a manager at the restaurant for position-specific pay details.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age; some restaurant equipment may require employees to be at least 18.
• Flexible work availability, including late nights and holidays.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability, with reasonable or no accommodations, to perform the role’s physical duties, including standing for up to 12 hours, moving throughout the restaurant, using hands and equipment, occasionally using a step ladder, frequently stooping or kneeling, communicating with guests and coworkers, reading monitors and menus, and frequently moving items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in environments with exposure to low temperatures in walk-in freezers and coolers and high heat near ovens.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and inviting restaurant for guests.
• Take orders and demonstrate knowledge of the menu to respond to guest questions.
• Prepare food promptly and accurately while following food-safety guidelines.
• Perform duties that may include cashiering, grill or sandwich cooking, dishwashing, and cleaning.
• Communicate accurately with guests and fellow employees.
• Handle and move restaurant products, dishes, and boxes, including items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• 50% meal discount on days worked and 15% discount at Hamra-owned Panera Bread, Wendy’s, and Noodles & Company locations on days off.
• DailyPay access.
• Paid sick time, accrued at one hour for every 30 hours worked.
• Accruing paid vacation time.
• Education program offering paid homework time and bonuses of up to $600 per school year for good grades.
• Employee Emergency Fund.
• Recruiting bonus of $100–$1,500 for each referred hire.
• 401(k) with company match; waiting period applies.
• Opportunities for career growth and internal promotion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed