Team Member

Papa Johns; East Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Referral bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid training

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Papa John’s is hiring Team Members in New Jersey. No experience required—reliability and a positive attitude matter most. You’ll learn on the job, with opportunities to advance as you prove yourself.

As a team, you’ll rotate through stations, make pizzas, take orders, and handle transactions. Benefits include training, discounts, and a supportive crew that values energy and pride in work.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and take on various tasks.
• High school diploma or GED preferred; Food Handler Certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Make pizzas and prep ingredients, rotate through stations.
• Take orders by phone and in person, process cash and card transactions.
• Keep stations clean and organized; work as part of a tight crew.
• Support shifts to ensure every customer leaves satisfied.

Skills

Reliability

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Customer service

Cash handling

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Food Handler Certification

Job description

Description

Now Hiring Immediately | Full-Time & Part-Time | All Shifts Available

This is where it all starts. Whether you're looking for your first job, a flexible second income, or a place to grow into restaurant management, a Papa Johns Team Member role gives you real skills, real pay, and a team worth showing up for.

We make Better Pizza, and we do it with people who take pride in their work, support each other, and bring energy to every shift.

What You'll Earn

• Competitive hourly pay
• Employee discount on Better Ingredients, Better Pizza
• Referral bonus — get paid to bring great people onto the team

Your Benefits Package

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid training — no experience needed, we'll teach you everything
• Flexible scheduling around your life

What You'll Be Doing

No two shifts look exactly the same. You'll rotate through workstations, making pizzas, prepping ingredients, taking orders by phone and in person, processing cash and card transactions, and making sure every customer leaves with exactly what they came for. You'll work as part of a tight crew where everyone looks out for each other, keeps their station clean, and finishes strong at the end of every shift.

Fast-paced? Yes. Repetitive? Never.

Requirements

You don't need experience, just reliability, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, and a Food Handler Certification is a plus. If you show up on time, work hard, and genuinely care about the quality of what you're putting out, you'll fit right in here.

Real Opportunity to Move Up

Most of our shift leads and managers started exactly where you're starting. We invest in people who invest in us. If you want to grow into a leadership role, we'll put you on that path. If you love the flexibility of a team member position, we'll make sure it stays worth your time.

Come Be Part of the Team

Good energy, good food, and a crew that's got your back.