Salad Maker - Chopper/Assembler

Do you like to work in a fast paced environment? Do you like to make people happy? Do you want to be a part of a team that is changing the way America eats one salad at a time? If so, then you can be a Salad Maker for Chopt. Our customers expect a show when they enter into a Chopt. It’s up to our salad making professionals (aka Choprs) to ensure the service, food quality, accuracy and overall experience is Better every day.

Responsibilities:

• Assembling and preparing salads according to Chopt standards
• Interacting with our customers in order to ensure every salad is made with personalized attention
• Working with a mezzaluna (dual handled blade in the shape of a half-moon) to chop salads according to customer liking
• Learning recipe builds, dressing flavor profiles, and salad pairings in order to make appropriate recommendations to the customers
• Adhering to all steps of service so that our customer’s needs are met with each transaction
• Keeping a clean and safe work environment adhering to all safety and sanitation standards
• Recognizing regulars and making suggestions in order to provide exceptional customer service experiences
• Making sure your station is stocked, clean and organized at all times
• Committing to educating yourself on new salads as they are introduced in order to expand your food knowledge

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must have the ability to communicate in basic English with customers        
• Ability to understand customer requests as well as the ability to respond with appropriate actions and provide accurate recommendations
• Must understand and execute food safety and sanitation protocols
• Standing, stooping, kneeling, walking , wiping, reaching, bending and lifting are required actions throughout a shift
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities during the shift
• Must be able to perform duties that require standing for long periods of time and fast movement
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs        
• Previous restaurant experience preferred but not required

Benefits of working at Chopt:

• Competitive hourly rates and performance based pay increases
• A clear career path with opportunities for advancement – 50% of all managers started in hourly positions
• Variety of Health and Wellness Benefits
• Pre-Tax Transit and Flexible Spending Benefits
• Generous PTO Policy for all employees
• Paid Meal Breaks
• Discounted meals
• Employee Assistance Resources

Work Conditions/Hours:

• Hours will vary and may include early mornings, evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• All Chopt employees will be hired on a variable hour basis.  Hours are scheduled based on performance and business necessities.