981 Best fast food Jobs in Fairfield, New Jersey (October 2026)

We are seeking a friendly and reliable Cashier/Shift Leaders to join our team. You will be responsible for providing excellent customer service, processing payments, and ensuring a positive shopping experience for our customers. Responsibilities: • Greet customers and provide assistance as needed, • Process customer transactions accurately and efficiently using a POS system, • Handle cash, credit, and debit card transactions with precision, • Maintain a clean and organized checkout area, • Answer customer inquiries and resolve any issues or complaints, • Promote and upsell products or services to customers, • Perform product demonstrations to showcase features and benefits, • Assist with stocking shelves and maintaining inventory levels, • Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth operations Experience: • Previous experience in a retail or customer service role is preferred but not required, • Strong time management skills to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, • Basic math skills for accurate cash handling and calculating totals, • Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively, • skills (English/Spanish) are a plus but not required, • Familiarity with retail math concepts for pricing and discounts If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and interacting with customers, we would love to hear from you. Join our team as a Cashier and contribute to creating an exceptional shopping experience for our valued customers. Apply today!``` Job Type: Part-time Benefits: • Employee discount, • Flexible schedule, • Health insurance, • Paid time off Work Location: In person

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Packanack Lake, Wayne

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Offers friendly service to all guests, • Takes customer orders, maintains fast, accurate service, and positive guest relations, • Operates grill and in an efficient and safe manner, • Ensures company standards on equipment, facility, and grounds are maintained, • Ensures food quality and 100% customer satisfaction, • Maintains the restaurant with regards to cleanliness, neatness and customer accessibility, • Uses the company cash register accurately and maintain proper control of company assets, • Works as a team member to support other restaurant employees in their duties, • Receive payments by cash, credit or debit cards, and gift cards, • Issue receipts, refunds, or change due, • Assist customers by providing menu information and resolving their complaints or concerns, • Readily identify prices of menu items and calculate bill using POS, • Enthusiastically greet customers entering restaurant, • Answer customers' questions and provide information of store's policies and relevant procedures about the preparation or cooking process, • Maintain a clean and orderly register area, • Mix Milkshakes and other beverages as necessary, • Complete other general cleaning duties such as emptying trash cans and cleaning dining area, • Stock and maintain fountain machine, • Ensures food quality at all times, • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by your supervisor Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Education/Experience: Successful Candidates/Employees of this position must have a High School Diploma or GED. In addition, 1 year of experience in either a food service or retail environment is also preferred. Experience in providing customer service and a desire to grow in the food industry is strongly preferred. You must have a very hands on work style and be actively involved in all daily functions of the store., • Certifications: A NYC Food Handlers License is not required to be considered for this position but is preferred., • Language Ability: Good communication and interpersonal skills are required. The ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondences, and memos is necessary. The position also requires the ability to write simple correspondences and the ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and customers. This position requires that you are able to convey information effectively and accurately, vocalize clearly and loudly enough to be heard in a noisy environment and proficiently speak, read, and write the English language., • Math Ability: The position requires the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals knowledge of simple math and its application to receiving and disbursing cash., • Reasoning Ability: The position requires the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations and people. You will need the ability to apply general rules of the job to successfully solve problems that may occur without involving the manager. Strong analytical and decision-making skills are needed., • Computer Skills: Must be able to operate cash register., • Physical Demands: The position's physical demands require work in a restaurant/kitchen environment with moderate to loud noise levels, varying temperature conditions and possible direct exposure to hazardous substances, such as hot oil. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, travel and react quickly to deadlines, sometimes with little notice. The employee is often required to stand for long periods; walk, bend, kneel, and reach with hands boxes or food containers typically weighing 50 pounds or less, without restrictions. May be required to use stepladder. Finger dexterity is required for use of cash register. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to travel as needed., • Hospitality: Actively look for ways to help customers, provide as much information as requested. Infer possible customer needs, as it may be their first experience at the restaurant. Knowledge of, quality standards of service, store policies regarding customer interaction, assessment of customer needs and customer satisfaction are all necessary., • Active Listening: Give full attention to what customers are saying, be able to listen to and process the customers' order without losing track., • Social Perceptiveness: Be aware of customers' reactions, both verbal and nonverbal, and understand why they are reacting this way. Understand the boundaries of appropriateness.

URGENT HIRING IMMEDIATELY!! Do you love Mexican food? Well, we do too! We founded Tacoria as a way of bringing the authentic tastes, vibrant colors, rich culture, and warm hospitality of Mexico to our local community. Our food is made fresh daily, and our ingredients come straight from local farms. (For more on our story, visit our website: www.tacoria.com.) We are a fast growing company with 3 locations opening this year alone – great team members who wish to grow into salaried management positions will have the opportunity to do so very quickly. Due to our current growth and expansion, we currently have several Shift Leader positions available at our restaurant. Ridgewood and Paramus locations are looking to hire immediately. Front of House Requirements: • Friendly attitude, ability to work in a team environment, • Previous experience in a fast-paced environment in a customer-facing environment (preferred), • Ability to handle money, • Previous experience working on a POS machine and a knowledge of technology (preferred), • Ability to stand for multiple hours Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment is preferred, but we will train the right person. Assistant Managers/ Shift Leaders must have a demonstrated ability to lead a team. If you would like to be part of a fun, growing company with massive room for growth, reach out to us ASAP. While COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted in NJ, we are dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of both our employees and our customers. We have sanitizing, disinfecting, and cleaning procedures in place and we require our employees to: • Continue to wear personal protective equipment (provided), • Allow for temperature screenings Visit us at our Company's website: tacoria.com ` Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • Employee discount, • Paid time off Shift: • Day shift, • Evening shift, • Night shift Work Location: In person

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Offers friendly service to all guests, • Takes customer orders, maintains fast, accurate service, and positive guest relations, • Operates grill and in an efficient and safe manner, • Ensures company standards on equipment, facility, and grounds are maintained, • Ensures food quality and 100% customer satisfaction, • Maintains the restaurant with regards to cleanliness, neatness and customer accessibility, • Uses the company cash register accurately and maintain proper control of company assets, • Works as a team member to support other restaurant employees in their duties, • Receive payments by cash, credit or debit cards, and gift cards, • Issue receipts, refunds, or change due, • Assist customers by providing menu information and resolving their complaints or concerns, • Readily identify prices of menu items and calculate bill using POS, • Enthusiastically greet customers entering restaurant, • Answer customers' questions and provide information of store's policies and relevant procedures about the preparation or cooking process, • Maintain a clean and orderly register area, • Mix Milkshakes and other beverages as necessary, • Complete other general cleaning duties such as emptying trash cans and cleaning dining area, • Stock and maintain fountain machine, • Ensures food quality at all times, • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by your supervisor Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Education/Experience: Successful Candidates/Employees of this position must have a High School Diploma or GED. In addition, 1 year of experience in either a food service or retail environment is also preferred. Experience in providing customer service and a desire to grow in the food industry is strongly preferred. You must have a very hands on work style and be actively involved in all daily functions of the store., • Certifications: A NYC Food Handlers License is not required to be considered for this position but is preferred., • Language Ability: Good communication and interpersonal skills are required. The ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondences, and memos is necessary. The position also requires the ability to write simple correspondences and the ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and customers. This position requires that you are able to convey information effectively and accurately, vocalize clearly and loudly enough to be heard in a noisy environment and proficiently speak, read, and write the English language., • Math Ability: The position requires the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals knowledge of simple math and its application to receiving and disbursing cash., • Reasoning Ability: The position requires the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations and people. You will need the ability to apply general rules of the job to successfully solve problems that may occur without involving the manager. Strong analytical and decision-making skills are needed., • Computer Skills: Must be able to operate cash register., • Physical Demands: The position's physical demands require work in a restaurant/kitchen environment with moderate to loud noise levels, varying temperature conditions and possible direct exposure to hazardous substances, such as hot oil. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, travel and react quickly to deadlines, sometimes with little notice. The employee is often required to stand for long periods; walk, bend, kneel, and reach with hands boxes or food containers typically weighing 50 pounds or less, without restrictions. May be required to use stepladder. Finger dexterity is required for use of cash register. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to travel as needed., • Hospitality: Actively look for ways to help customers, provide as much information as requested. Infer possible customer needs, as it may be their first experience at the restaurant. Knowledge of, quality standards of service, store policies regarding customer interaction, assessment of customer needs and customer satisfaction are all necessary., • Active Listening: Give full attention to what customers are saying, be able to listen to and process the customers' order without losing track., • Social Perceptiveness: Be aware of customers' reactions, both verbal and nonverbal, and understand why they are reacting this way. Understand the boundaries of appropriateness.

Are you ready to join a fun, energetic, and growing team? At Tacoria, we set out to bring the authentic tastes, vibrant colors, rich culture, and warm hospitality of Mexico to our New Jersey communities. We are a rapidly expanding fast-casual restaurant group with multiple locations across the state, and we take pride in our fresh, made-daily food, strong leadership team, exceptional customer service, and commitment to constant improvement. As part of our continued growth, we are seeking Line Cooks/Expo for our new Ridgewood location. Every role at Tacoria plays an important part in our success, and this position is both leadership-driven and highly customer-focused. Back of House Requirements • Friendly, positive attitude, • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, • Kitchen experience (preferred), • Understanding of food safety, sanitation, and hygiene protocols, • Previous experience in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment (preferred), • Ability to stand for extended periods, • Willingness to follow company policies and procedures, • Availability to work nights and weekends Benefits • Paid training, • Relaxed dress code, • Free employee meal each shift, • Flexible scheduling, • Coffee days twice a month, • Medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees While prior experience in a fast-paced environment is preferred, we are willing to train the right candidate. If you believe this role is a great fit and you're excited to be part of a dynamic, growing company, we encourage you to apply today! Check us out at Tacoria.com Benefits: • 401(k), • Dental insurance, • Employee discount, • Flexible schedule, • Health insurance, • Vision insurance Work Location: In person

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Offers friendly service to all guests, • Takes customer orders, maintains fast, accurate service, and positive guest relations, • Operates grill and in an efficient and safe manner, • Ensures company standards on equipment, facility, and grounds are maintained, • Ensures food quality and 100% customer satisfaction, • Maintains the restaurant with regards to cleanliness, neatness and customer accessibility, • Uses the company cash register accurately and maintain proper control of company assets, • Works as a team member to support other restaurant employees in their duties, • Receive payments by cash, credit or debit cards, and gift cards, • Issue receipts, refunds, or change due, • Assist customers by providing menu information and resolving their complaints or concerns, • Readily identify prices of menu items and calculate bill using POS, • Enthusiastically greet customers entering restaurant, • Answer customers' questions and provide information of store's policies and relevant procedures about the preparation or cooking process, • Maintain a clean and orderly register area, • Mix Milkshakes and other beverages as necessary, • Complete other general cleaning duties such as emptying trash cans and cleaning dining area, • Stock and maintain fountain machine, • Ensures food quality at all times, • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by your supervisor Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Education/Experience: Successful Candidates/Employees of this position must have a High School Diploma or GED. In addition, 1 year of experience in either a food service or retail environment is also preferred. Experience in providing customer service and a desire to grow in the food industry is strongly preferred. You must have a very hands on work style and be actively involved in all daily functions of the store., • Certifications: A NYC Food Handlers License is not required to be considered for this position but is preferred., • Language Ability: Good communication and interpersonal skills are required. The ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondences, and memos is necessary. The position also requires the ability to write simple correspondences and the ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and customers. This position requires that you are able to convey information effectively and accurately, vocalize clearly and loudly enough to be heard in a noisy environment and proficiently speak, read, and write the English language., • Math Ability: The position requires the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals knowledge of simple math and its application to receiving and disbursing cash., • Reasoning Ability: The position requires the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations and people. You will need the ability to apply general rules of the job to successfully solve problems that may occur without involving the manager. Strong analytical and decision-making skills are needed., • Computer Skills: Must be able to operate cash register., • Physical Demands: The position's physical demands require work in a restaurant/kitchen environment with moderate to loud noise levels, varying temperature conditions and possible direct exposure to hazardous substances, such as hot oil. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, travel and react quickly to deadlines, sometimes with little notice. The employee is often required to stand for long periods; walk, bend, kneel, and reach with hands boxes or food containers typically weighing 50 pounds or less, without restrictions. May be required to use stepladder. Finger dexterity is required for use of cash register. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to travel as needed., • Hospitality: Actively look for ways to help customers, provide as much information as requested. Infer possible customer needs, as it may be their first experience at the restaurant. Knowledge of, quality standards of service, store policies regarding customer interaction, assessment of customer needs and customer satisfaction are all necessary., • Active Listening: Give full attention to what customers are saying, be able to listen to and process the customers' order without losing track., • Social Perceptiveness: Be aware of customers' reactions, both verbal and nonverbal, and understand why they are reacting this way. Understand the boundaries of appropriateness.

Provide legendary customer service, handcrafting beverages to strict recipe standards, and maintaining a clean, welcoming store environment in a hospital setting. Core Responsibilities • Customer Service: Deliver friendly, personalized service and connect with guests to create a welcoming "Third Place" environment., • Beverage & Food Preparation: Handcraft hot and cold drinks (espresso, coffee, tea) and prepare food items strictly adhering to brand recipes and presentation standards., • Store Operations: Operate the cash register or POS system, handle digital mobile orders, manage drive-thru duties, and process cash payments accurately., • Cleanliness & Safety: Maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized workspace while following all health, food safety, and sanitation guidelines., • Inventory & Restocking: Restock stations, manage inventory rotation, and communicate supply needs to the shift supervisor. Qualifications & Requirements • Interpersonal Skills: Positive, welcoming attitude with a strong capability for teamwork and effective communication., • Work Ethic: Ability to remain calm, focused, and composed in a fast-paced, high-energy environment., • Availability: Flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays., • Physical Requirements: Ability to stand/remain mobile for entire shifts and frequently lift or move up to 44 pounds., • Experience: No prior experience is strictly required; comprehensive on-the-job training is provided

late hours are only available as of right now! that would be weekends 5pm-3am and some weekdays 12pm-10pm! must be experienced in making fried chicken/Korean fried chicken We are seeking a motivated and energetic Line Cook/Prep Cook to join our dynamic culinary team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for preparing high-quality food items, assisting in menu planning, and maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment. Your culinary expertise and attention to detail will contribute to delivering exceptional dining experiences for our guests. This position offers an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about food preparation, kitchen operations, and delivering excellent food service in a fast-paced setting. Duties Prepare ingredients and assemble dishes according to standardized recipes and menu specifications Execute food preparation tasks including chopping, slicing, dicing, and portioning ingredients with precision using proper knife skills and slicing techniques Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, including ovens, stoves, mixers, and food processors Maintain cleanliness of workstations, utensils, and kitchen appliances in compliance with food safety standards Assist with meal assembly, plating, and presentation to ensure visual appeal and quality standards are met Support menu planning efforts by providing input on ingredient availability and preparation methods Follow all safety protocols related to food handling, sanitation, and workplace safety standards in production environments Skills Proven experience in food industry roles such as restaurant or catering environments with a focus on food preparation and cooking Strong knowledge of dietary department procedures and dietary aide experience is a plus Excellent communication skills to coordinate effectively with kitchen staff and front-of-house team Demonstrated ability to adhere strictly to recipes, portion sizes, and food safety guidelines Familiarity with operating various kitchen equipment safely and efficiently Knowledge of food safety management practices including proper handling, storage, and sanitation procedures Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail Experience with menu planning, meal prep, and catering operations is highly desirable Join us in creating memorable culinary experiences! We are committed to fostering a positive work environment where your skills grow alongside your passion for food. All positions are paid roles that value your contribution from day one. If you thrive in energetic kitchens dedicated to quality and safety standards, we want to hear from you! Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour Expected hours: No more than 35.0 per week Benefits: Flexible schedule Paid training Work Location: In person

Little Falls Township

Join our dynamic culinary team as a Line Cook, where your passion for food and dedication to excellence will shine! In this energetic role, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of dishes with precision and creativity, ensuring every plate meets our high standards. Your expertise in food handling, safety, and kitchen operations will contribute to delivering an exceptional dining experience for our guests. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love working with fresh ingredients, this is the perfect opportunity to showcase your culinary skills and grow within a vibrant food industry setting. Duties Prepare and cook menu items according to standardized recipes, ensuring consistency and quality in every dishOperate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, including ovens, grills, fryers, and slicersMaintain cleanliness of workstations, utensils, and cooking areas in compliance with food safety standardsAssist in meal preparation for service periods, including slicing, chopping, and plating dishesCollaborate closely with kitchen staff to coordinate food production and meet service deadlinesFollow food handling procedures to ensure safety and prevent cross-contaminationSupport menu planning efforts by providing input on ingredient availability and preparation techniquesExperience Previous experience in a restaurant or food service environment demonstrating strong cooking skillsKnowledge of dietary department standards and dietary aide practices preferredHands-on experience with food preparation, knife skills, slicing techniques, and recipe adherenceFamiliarity with operating various kitchen equipment safely and effectivelyUnderstanding of food safety management practices and safety standards in production environmentsExperience with catering or large-scale meal preparation is advantageousExcellent communication skills to coordinate seamlessly with kitchen staff and front-of-house teamsPay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour Work Location: In person

Brookdale, Bloomfield

We are looking for an experienced Line Cook to join our kitchen team. The ideal candidate should have previous line cook or professional kitchen experience and be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities Prepare and cook food according to recipes and quality standards. Set up and maintain the assigned station. Ensure food is prepared and served in a timely manner. Maintain a clean and organized kitchen area. Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines. Assist with food preparation and other kitchen duties as needed. Requirements Previous Line Cook or kitchen experience required. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Reliable, hardworking, and punctual. Strong attention to detail. Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.

Little Falls Township

Join our dynamic culinary team as a Line Cook, where your passion for food and dedication to excellence will shine! In this energetic role, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of dishes with precision and creativity, ensuring every plate meets our high standards. Your expertise in food handling, safety, and kitchen operations will contribute to delivering an exceptional dining experience for our guests. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love working with fresh ingredients, this is the perfect opportunity to showcase your culinary skills and grow within a vibrant food industry setting. Duties Prepare and cook menu items according to standardized recipes, ensuring consistency and quality in every dish Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, including ovens, grills, fryers, and slicers Maintain cleanliness of workstations, utensils, and cooking areas in compliance with food safety standards Assist in meal preparation for service periods, including slicing, chopping, and plating dishes Collaborate closely with kitchen staff to coordinate food production and meet service deadlines Follow food handling procedures to ensure safety and prevent cross-contamination Support menu planning efforts by providing input on ingredient availability and preparation techniques Experience Previous experience in a restaurant or food service environment demonstrating strong cooking skills Knowledge of dietary department standards and dietary aide practices preferred Hands-on experience with food preparation, knife skills, slicing techniques, and recipe adherence Familiarity with operating various kitchen equipment safely and effectively Understanding of food safety management practices and safety standards in production environments Experience with catering or large-scale meal preparation is advantageous Excellent communication skills to coordinate seamlessly with kitchen staff and front-of-house teams Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour Work Location: In person

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