Chipotle to Hold Nationwide Hiring Event to Fill 15K New Jobs
Chipotle is kicking off the new year with a nationwide hiring blitz.
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To make headway on those recruitment efforts, all Chipotle locations are holding a âCoast to Coastâ career event Jan. 14. On-site interviews are taking place from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. local time.
According to job listings on the companyâs career board, the main crew-member requirement is that you must be at least 16 years old to apply. All training is provided.
To participate in the hiring event, you must fill out a brief application and select an available interview time slot at your local Chipotle. Do not show up without requesting an interview.
To entice new workers, the burrito chain has been experimenting with new perks and benefits available to all employees, part- and full-time:
Job Openings at Chipotle
If Chipotle meets its hiring goals, the companyâs workforce is set to exceed 100,000.
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Compared to the overall restaurant industry, Chipotle has fared well throughout the pandemic. The company hired 10,000 new workers in July as it added new locations and built drive-thru windows at many existing locations. In November, Chipotle unveiled its first ever âdigitalâ restaurant in New York to experiment with only providing drive-thru and pick-up orders.
With hundreds of new restaurants in the works, the fast-casual Mexican food chain plans to fill 15,000 new openings, according to the hiring announcement.
- Medical, dental and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan after one year of employment.
- One free meal per shift.
- 100% tuition coverage for select degrees and universities through a partnership with Guild Education.
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250 for schools and degrees outside that partnership.
- Paid time off including parental leave.
- English as a second language training.
âPlease bring a mask and follow all safety protocols while youâre in the restaurant,â the company said.
Chipotle doesnât have a company-wide minimum wage. On average, crew members earn about to an hour (or local minimum wage if higher) according to thousands of self-reported wages on Glassdoor.
As a safety precaution, outdoor and curbside interview accommodations are available.
Chipotleâs recruitment spree is focused on hiring new restaurant team members, which primarily consist of line cooks, food preppers, and cashiers. These positions are entry level.
Looking for Delivery App Jobs? We Compared the Top Apps
Delivery jobs are no longer limited to the Post Office and the boxy Pullman Brown trucks of UPS.
Thousands of delivery gigs, which stem from a plethora of on-demand delivery apps, are available nationwide. Delivery services have been booming during the pandemic, creating a surge in demand for delivery workers. The vast majority of delivery app jobs are categorized as 1099, which means the workers are independent contractors.
Requirements are overall very low. In many cases, all you need to start earning are a valid driverâs license and a functioning car with proper auto insurance.
But the reality of delivery work is tough. In addition to the work itself, apps glitch, customers stiff on tips and cars deteriorate. Pay can vary based on a number of factors outside of your control. And, depending on location, you may earn less than minimum wage.
Despite the downsides, many drivers love the work and find delivery apps a flexible source of extra money in the short-term. Each app works a little differently. We analyzed the top ones, looking at wages, frequency of pay, job and vehicle requirements, dress code, driver reviews and more to help you choose the best delivery app for your next side gig.
Delivery App Jobs
Here are the top contenders for package-delivery gigs. Generally speaking, these delivery jobs require larger vehicles because of the potential size of some orders. Some heavy lifting may be required.
Amazon Flex
Package delivery is the latest in a long list of industries the e-commerce giant has upended. Currently, delivery gigs with Amazon Flex are among the highest paying, as the company guarantees hourly wages between $15 and $19 depending on your area. Through efficiency and good tips, itâs possible to earn more.
Flex requires you to sign up for shifts, aka âblocks,â for most deliveries. Blocks typically run four hours at a time, unless the shift is specifically for Prime Now packages. Those blocks are shorter.
Insured four-door sedans or SUVs are required for most Flex packages. For Prime Now blocks, smaller cars are allowed. To apply, you must be at least 21 years old. No dress code or special materials are required to start delivering.
Glassdoor reviews: 3.3 out of 5.
Dispatch
New to the scene, Dispatch is an on-demand package delivery app marketed toward businesses. The service is currently available in 50 major cities and metropolitan areas and continues to expand.
According to Glassdoor reviews, drivers report earning between $14 and $16 an hour. Dispatch pays weekly through an app called Stripe, provides supplemental auto insurance and reimburses tolls along the delivery route.
You must be at least 23 years old to qualify. Your vehicle just needs to be in âfair condition.â Once accepted, Dispatch will send you a branded badge and hat that are required during deliveries.
Glassdoor reviews: 3.6 out of 5.
Postmates
Postmates is well known for food delivery, but most store-bought goods and packages are fair game too.
All models of cars are welcomed as long as theyâre insured. You can also deliver on a bicycle if you prefer. Wages vary based on location, demand and quantity of deliveries per hour. Several drivers reported earning between $9 and $14 on Glassdoor. Hourly rates arenât guaranteed by Postmates, but there is a base pay per order, and tips go 100% to the drivers.
Postmates is available in more than 400 cities. The company doesnât provide supplemental auto insurance and doesnât require any dress code.
You must be at least 18 years old to apply.
Uber has completed its acquisition of Postmates. For now, nothing changes for couriers, but Uber may announce how the acquisition will affect its gig workers in early 2021.
Glassdoor reviews: 3.4 out of 5.
Food Delivery App Jobs
Many well-known delivery apps specialize in food delivery. Hereâs how they work.
BiteSquad
BiteSquad was one of the few gig apps that hired its workers as W-2 employees, but that practice ended in February 2020 after Waitr bought out the company and transitioned its delivery drivers to independent-contractor status.
As a BiteSquad driver, youâll be required to wear a branded hat and shirt on the job. BiteSquad supplies your clothing, but youâll need to purchase a hot bag.
Because of the strict dress code and shift-based work, delivering for other apps while scheduled with BiteSquad isnât realistic. Delivery jobs are available in 14 states. All youâll need are an insured, reliable vehicle and a clean driving record.
Glassdoor reviews: 3.4 out of 5.
DoorDash
Overall, Dasher requirements are low. The minimum age is 18, and you can deliver with any properly insured vehicle. Thereâs no dress code, and the company provides a hot bag for free. Payment is on a weekly basis, or you can access your funds early through Fast Pay for a fee.
DoorDash is available in all 50 states.
Recently, the company has undergone some major changes. As of September 2019, all Dashers (DoorDash drivers) receive 100% of their tips, plus an increase in their base-pay per order. DoorDash also acquired food-delivery company Caviar and has been combining the services. Through the DoorDash app, drivers can choose orders through either Caviar or DoorDash. The driver app for Caviar no longer exists and is now channeled through the Dasher app.
In August 2020, DoorDash announced its offering grocery-delivery services in a handful of major cities in the Midwest and along the West Coast â adding to the ways Dashers can earn.
Glassdoor review: 3.7 out of 5.
GrubHub
GrubHub operates in more than 4,000 cities. Depending on the location, the company guarantees hourly wages. Drivers tend to earn around $12 to $15 an hour, and they get to keep 100% of their tips. GrubHub pays weekly.
Wages can be accessed early through Grubhub Instant Cash Out and a partnership with Chase Bank. If you have a Chase bank account, the early cash-out service is free, otherwise itâs 50 cents per transaction.
Auto insurance and a reliable vehicle are required, and drivers must be 19 or older. Thereâs no dress code. While the company recommends its drivers use a hot bag for deliveries, it doesnât provide one.
Glassdoor reviews: 3.7 out of 5.
Uber Eats
You only need to be the legal driving age of your state, plus one year of driving experience, to deliver for Uber Eats.
A two- or four-door vehicle thatâs 20 years old or newer is required, as is auto insurance. Uber provides additional coverage with a $1,000 deductible. And in some regions, scooters and bicycles are accepted.
Youâll earn around $10 to $15 an hour and get to keep all of your tips. Payment comes automatically every week, or you can pay a fee to access your earnings early with Instant Pay. Youâll need a hot bag for deliveries, but the company doesnât provide one.
A notable perk: Drivers can switch between Uber and Uber Eats on the same app.
Uber Eats operates in all 50 states.
Glassdoor reviews: 3.9 out of 5.
Grocery Delivery App Jobs
Delivering groceries can be a little more time consuming and laborious than delivering food or packages. Typically, these gigs involve an extra step: shopping for the items. Youâll also need to be able to lift and carry heavy loads.
But the extra effort could pay off through better tips.
Instacart
Instacart offers part-time W-2 jobs as well as independent delivery gigs.
The part-time positions donât have a delivery component, theyâre in-store only. In-store shoppers work in partner grocery stores, readying orders for delivery.
Full-service shoppers are independent contractors who, depending on the order, shop as well. Full-service shoppers report earning between $10 and $14 an hour and keep all their tips. Instacart pays weekly.
To become a full-service shopper, youâll need a reliable vehicle with auto insurance. Instacart doesnât provide additional insurance coverage or insulated bags. No dress code is required.
Gigs are available in all 50 states.
Glassdoor reviews: 3.3 out of 5.
Shipt
To start delivering with Shipt, youâll need to be 18 or older and drive an insured vehicle thatâs from 1997 or later. You can expect to earn $10 to $16, depending on location, and youâll pocket all of your tips.
Shipt pays every week via direct deposit, but you canât access your funds before then.
A branded Shipt shirt is the only uniform requirement, which the company provides for free. Reusable grocery and insulated bags are on you, though.
Glassdoor reviews: 3.6 out of 5.
GoPuff
GoPuff is a new general-store delivery service that currently operates in more than 500 cities in 38 states. In most locations, services are available 24/7, which means the delivery gigs are too.
Thereâs no shopping involved because the goods come from local GoPuff warehouses that arenât customer-facing. Warehouse employees schedule your shifts and prepare orders for you.
You must be at least 21 years old and have an insured vehicle (any model) to deliver for GoPuff. Drivers typically earn $10 to $14 an hour and keep 100% of their tips. GoPuff guarantees an hourly minimum wage that varies by location.
A paid alcohol-delivery training course is required in some areas.
Glassdoor reviews: 3.2 out of 5.
Adam Hardy is a staff writer at The Penny Hoarder. He specializes in ways to make money that donât involve stuffy corporate offices. Read his âlatest articles here, or say hi on Twitter @hardyjournalism.
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