Chipotle Mexican Grill

Crew Member

March 2018 • Fredericksburg, VA

What I liked

I like working at Chipotle because it allows me to practice my leadership and communication skills in a fast-paced work environment. Being able to work on my customer service skills on a day-to-day basis in such an intimate setting has allowed to further expand my professional horizions.

What I wish was different

I would say overall the only thing I would have changed about my experience is the amount I worked each week. I averaged about thirty hours per week, but wish I could have worked fourty plus.

Advice

I would say come into this role with an open mind. Be willing to be part of a team and you will highly enjoy this opportunity. Communication, leadership, and accountablity are all huge aspects of this job.

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crew member

June 2017 • East Meadow, NY

What I liked

It's fun working with a team and interacting with customers.

What I wish was different

I wish we had more employees working at once to make the work go faster.

Advice

Make sure to listen well to instruction that the managers give you.

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Crew

June 2016 • Brunswick, OH

What I liked

Great co-workers in a challenging environment

What I wish was different

Pay could have been higher as I had to make up for a lot of slack

Advice

It's worth continuing to work because you can get reimbursed for schooling after a year

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Crew Member

June 2018 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

Working with people with similar interests regarding the company we worked for annd just getting to help different people out everyday and conversing with them

What I wish was different

Advice

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Cashier

February 2015 • Bakersfield, CA

What I liked

I love working at Chipotle. I've been there for almost 3 years and they are always accommodating with my school schedule. I love my crew and management.

What I wish was different

I work in the Valley Plaza location and sometimes we do get customers who are really rude and sometimes try to start problems with the crew over ridiculous things. I wish the company would back up their employees more.

Advice

Don't take anything personal.

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Fast Food Worker

October 2017 • Towson, MD

What I liked

Easy work

What I wish was different

Better pay

Advice

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Restaurant Server

May - August 2018 • Strongsville, OH

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Communicate well and make friends with your coworkers.

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Cashier

November 2017 • McHenry, IL

What I liked

The food.

What I wish was different

The people.

Advice

Make sure to work hard and always have a smile.

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Fast Food Worker

August 2017 • Alhambra, CA

What I liked

The work environment is very friendly and fast-paced, allowing me to gain experience in the team environment.

What I wish was different

Recognition from supervisors. I feel great when I'm being told that I'm doing a good job. However, I didn't hear that too often this past summer. I received more compliments from customers than I did my managers.

Advice

It's tough at first adjusting to the fast-paced, High demand work environment, but once you get the hang of it, it's a really beneficial experience that could go a long way in my future career.

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Crew member

May - August 2018 • San Antonio, TX

What I liked

What I wish was different

The management could have been more professional and efficient. The lack of communication to employers and inability to maintain rules made work unappealing.

Advice

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Crew Member

September 2016 - August 2018 • Boardman, OH

What I liked

I met some really great friends

What I wish was different

Advice

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Crew member

April - July 2018 • Plymouth, MN

What I liked

It was fun learning, meeting new people, and interacting with cusotmers

What I wish was different

I was treated awfully anytime I did something wrong, resulting in quitting.

Advice

Don't work in food.

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Fast Food Worker

June 2017 - September 2018 • Tigard, OR

What I liked

The coworkers were amazing Fast paced environment Gained skills and knowledge about food service Was able to challenge myself there Was abke to learn all positioms

What I wish was different

The customers and expectations from corporate employees who knew little about what it means to work in a restaurant. After a while, the company changed its values.

Advice

Plan on this job being a stepping stone toward what you really want to do

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Cashier

May - August 2018 • Washington, DC

What I liked

The different skills i develped being out in different situations. For example dealing with a complaint from a customer, the speed in which i worked, how efficiently i was able to get the job done and so forth.

What I wish was different

I wish it was at a different location closer to home, but still paid the same amount. It was a hastle trying to get to work on time because of the trains and buses.

Advice

I would say some jobs like this might seem pointless now because they’re just summer jobs, but actually pay attention to the things you learn because the skills you abstain with summer jobs you can take anywhere with you and be successful.

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Chipotle

May 2017 - September 2018 • Alhambra, CA

What I liked

That I got food for free and many other benefits such as the 401K, They pay for my tution.

What I wish was different

I wish the management team was better many times scheduling can be hecktic.

Advice

Don't apply here unless you love people and want chipotle to pay for your tuition

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Restaurant Shift Leader

May - August 2018 • Loveland, CO

What I liked

good management and schedule.

What I wish was different

higher minimum wage.

Advice

learn your job fast.

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Crew Member

May 2018 • Brooklyn, OH

What I liked

I love how the whole crew of Chipotle is one big family and we all make sure everyone stays in line.

What I wish was different

I wish I had applied before I entered college.

Advice

Always go into something that you love to do, even if it’s just a hobby.

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Crew member

June - August 2018 • Nashua, NH

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Don’t be ashamed if your first summer job out of college isn’t a once in a lifetime opportunity. If you need money, getting a job at a place like Chipotle is perfectly fine. If you can swing a summer without a paycheck, try to get volunteer opportunities or internships closer to your field of study.

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Kitchen Crew Member

May - July 2018 • Wilkes-Barre, PA

What I liked

It was a change of pace opportunity to engage with the community from food service and learn preparing techniques

What I wish was different

I wish I got an internship or research position back home.

Advice

Don't feel bad taking an entry level low skill job the summer after freshman year. It can be an eye opening experience in addition to a source of income.

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