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Crew Member

Wendy's
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 9/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/17/2026

What you'll do

Discover what's right for you. At Wendy's, you'll find a fast-paced, high-energy environment where everyone on the team works together, and also knows how to have fun!

Our candidate has a strong customer focus, initiative, and a can-do attitude. We're looking for real team players who can take and receive direction well and accomplish many tasks during one of our action-packed shifts. Whether you're wearing a headset and manning the drive-thru, greeting customers and running the register, preparing menu items, loading stock or keeping the restaurant clean and inviting, your accuracy and attention to detail are qualities that will make you a star player on the Wendy's team.

What you can expect

As a Crew Member at Wendy's, you'll enjoy:

  • Competitive pay and generous benefits, including employee meal discounts
  • Flexible full-time or part-time work schedule that makes sense for you
  • One-on-one, self-paced training, and promotion from within
  • Opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of restaurant operations, from customer service to food prep, cash handling and opening/closing duties
  • Defined career paths for those who are interested in a career at Wendy's

If you're interested in a position that rewards your commitment, then Wendy's is right for you. We encourage you to complete our application process and look forward to discussing your place on the Wendy's team.

What we expect from you

The following are examples of some, but not all, of the essential job functions of a Crew Member position at Wendy's:

Physical Elements

  • Ability to stand for long periods
  • Frequent bending, kneeling, lifting (25 - 50 pounds)

Equipment Use

  • Ability to use Headset to take customer orders or to take or give direction
  • Ability to use general restaurant equipment (e.g. warmer, fryer, slicer, grill, etc.)

Performance Elements

  • Ability to come to work promptly and regularly
  • Ability to take direction and work well with others
  • Ability to accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes
  • Ability to concentrate and perform duties accurately
  • Ability to learn and apply policies and procedures
  • Ability to react to change productively and handle other tasks assigned
  • Ability to complete all applicable training programs

Working Conditions

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that may involve exposure to noise, heat, cold or other elements

Wendy's is an equal employment opportunity employer who may provide reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

This job opportunity is with one of our many franchisees. Independently owned and operated, Wendy's franchise organizations determine their own compensation, benefits and career programs which may vary from company-owned locations.

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