357 Best $16 hour Jobs in Newark, NJ (July 2025)

tenderly Cleaning — Professional, Reliable, Local We're a growing residential cleaning company proudly serving Hudson County (Jersey City, Hoboken, and surrounding areas). We specialize in standard recurring cleans, deep cleans, and move-in/move-out services. We're hiring experienced solo cleaners who are dependable, detail-oriented, and take pride in their work. Our cleaners are the face of tenderly — that’s why we offer higher pay than most platforms and treat every cleaner with respect. Pay starts at $16/hour and increases based on performance and volume. Who We’re Looking For - 1+ year of paid, professional cleaning experience - Speak fluent English - Bring your own cleaning supplies - Legally authorized to work in the U.S. - Access to a smartphone + email - Valid ID (driver’s license or state ID) - Reliable transportation to/from jobs (car, rideshare, etc.) - Willing to get or already have General Liability Insurance (required) Why Work With Us? - Flexible scheduling — take on as many jobs as you want - Fast, easy communication (no chasing clients) - Respectful team culture — no micromanaging - Local routes (Hudson County only) - If you meet these requirements and want to join a professional, growing team, please apply! We receive a high volume of applications — qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule a phone interview.

What we offer: Weekly tips Daily tips Weekly secret shopper bonus- for 100% shopper scores per shift (am/pm/phantom) 1 free meal per shift Unlimited fountain drink per shift Commuter benefits Paid time off 401K program Referral bonus for bringing new members in to the team Additional incentive for crew members if they have a Qualifying Certificate for Food Protection issued by the NYC Health Department or if acquired when employed. Opportunities for advancement Crew Members perform essential duties in many different areas within the restaurant, including the cash register area, grill, dressing station, fry station, lobby and morning prep area, and provide friendly, fast and accurate service in order to ensure an excellent customer experience. Schedule: Available to work days and nights weekends and holidays and variable schedule, per the needs of the business Qualifications: Reasonable accommodation will be considered and implemented in accordance with ADA requirements. 16+ years of age Ability to walk, stand, bend, kneel, reach, and lift 50+ pounds for the duration of your shift (up to 8 hours with scheduled breaks) Function in a fast-paced and noisy kitchen environment Tolerance to temperature fluctuations Work with hazardous substances such as hot oil Read, write, speak, and understand basic English Communicate clearly Use a basic computer system (ex. cash register) Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Available to work nights, weekends and holidays, and variable schedule, per the needs of the business Adhere to Company’s policies and procedures, as well as City, State, and Federal laws and mandates Responsibilities: Will be discussed during the interview and/or orientation EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: At Five Guys, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and our guests. Five Guys is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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