Team Member

White Castle; West Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with profit-sharing

Life Insurance & AD&D

Paid time off

Weekly paychecks

Free uniforms

Free meals while working

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Opportunities for growth

Community volunteer initiatives

Job summary

White Castle is seeking team members in New York to handle customer service, take orders, and operate the register and drive-thru. You will assist with food preparation, sanitation, and fry/griddle duties in a fast-paced, fun environment.

No experience is required; we’ll train you. Must be 16 or older and able to stand 8 hours and lift 30–50 lbs. Competitive weekly pay and benefits are offered based on location and tenure.

Qualifications

• No experience? We’ll teach you everything you need to know.
• Must be able to stand up to 8 hours and lift 30–50 lbs repeatedly.
• High energy, fast-paced environment; be a good team player.

Responsibilities

• Customer service at the counter and drive-thru.
• Working the cash register and assisting with orders.
• Maintaining sanitation and food-prep areas.
• Operating fryer/griddle and supporting kitchen tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Cash register

Drive-thru

Order preparation

Sanitation

Fryer and griddle

Team player

16+ years old

Job description

Description

When what you Crave is creative work, new challenges, and a team that knows how to get things done

When what you Crave is creative work, new challenges, and a team that knows how to get things done and have fun doing it, you’ve come to the right place. As America’s first fast‑food hamburger chain, we’ve been serving Cravers for over 100 years. But we’ve got our eyes on an even tastier future—always finding new ways to innovate, grow, and create Memorable Moments with our customers and team members. If you’re passionate, curious, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to have you on our team.

What We’re Looking For

No experience? No problem! We’ll teach you everything you need to know. Your outgoing, positive energy and friendliness are the not‑so‑secret ingredients for our successful #whitecastleteam. Your day‑to‑day responsibilities include customer service, working the cash register and drive‑thru, preparing orders, maintaining sanitation, working the fryer/griddle and more!

• Must love to smile, laugh & have fun!
• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours during a shift & lift 30-50lbs repeatedly
• Enjoy working in a high energy, fast paced environment
• Promote and drive the White Castle initiatives and increase brand loyalty
• Must be a good person, a team player, and treat others with care and respect
• Must be at least 16 years of age at the time of hire

Compensation

Competitive WEEKLY pay! This position starts at the minimum rate listed in this job posting, with the potential for higher earnings based on qualifications and experience.

Why You’ll Like It Here

Being family-owned and operated since 1921 comes with its perks, and we’re not just talking about benefits (while those are pretty great). It means putting people first, thinking for the long‑haul, and creating a place where team members feel supported, valued, and empowered to grow. Here’s just a few ways we invest in our team:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Financial security with contributions to your 401(k) Retirement Plan and Profit‑Sharing Plan
• Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• Paid time off or paid vacation based on work location
• Weekly paychecks
• Free uniforms
• Free meals while working
• Employee Assistance Program, tuition reimbursement, and scholarship opportunities
• Opportunities for growth with promote-from-within practices
• Community volunteer initiatives
• And more!

Pay Rate: $17.00 - $21.60 per hour

Programs and benefit eligibility varies based on the average hours worked, location, and length of service at White Castle.

White Castle is an Equal Opportunity Employer

White Castle will, upon request, offer a reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or any applicable state or local law.

Company Information

At White Castle, a job can become so much more than a paycheck. It can grow into a lasting and meaningful career. For more than 100 years, we've believed what our founder, Billy Ingram, said best: "Happy employees make happy customers." It's a philosophy that's guided us for generations and continues to shape how we support our team members today.

Along the way, our Original Slider® was named as Time Magazine’s "Most Influential Burger of All Time," we were recognized as one of Fast Company's "10 Most Innovative Dining Companies," and have earned Great Place To Work Certification™ every year since 2021, and an honoree on the Fortune Best Workplaces in Retail™ list since 2022.

If this sounds like your kind of place, we’d love to hear from you.