Night Associate - Part Time
Company : QuickChek
Location : Hackensack, NJ, 07601
Job Type : Part Time
Date Posted : 7 January 2026
Overview
QuickChek proudly stands as A Great Place to Work, understanding that an exceptional workplace leads to an outstanding shopping experience. We are dedicated to creating an environment where successes are celebrated, and growth is not just encouraged but embraced. Our team is on the lookout for exceptional individuals to deliver top-tier fresh food and beverages, including our renowned coffee, in a quick and friendly manner.
With this location operating 24/7/365, we are especially seeking energetic individuals equipped with excellent social skills for our overnight shift. If you're driven to make a positive impact and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply NOW! Join us in creating an exceptional overnight experience for both our team and our valued customers. Be a part of QuickChek's Night Crew and let's make the night shift extraordinary!
What’s in it for you?
- Pay On-Demand: Get quick access to a portion of your earned wages after completed shifts.
- Weekly Pay: Week starts on Saturday and ends on Friday – payday is Friday.
- Overnight Differential: Earn an additional .75¢ per hour between the hours of 10pm-6am.
- Benefits: including paid time-off, vision insurance, and a matching 401K (up to 6%).
- Annual Retirement Contribution: 3% gross pay contribution to 401K after 1 year of service (restrictions apply).
- Health Insurance Options: Available to qualifying employees based on average number of hours worked.
- Flexible Scheduling: work 4-to-8-hour shifts; 1 to 5 shifts per week (not to exceed 32 hours/week)
- Stability in Part-Time: A part-time job that's as permanent as you want it to be.
- Career Growth Opportunity: Explore potential for a full-time job or even a long-term career.
- Paid Training & Development Programs: Invest in your growth with participation in one of our career paths.
- Employee Discount: Enjoy 15% off store purchases (with some exceptions).
- Paid Breaks: during 8-hour shifts.
Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional customer service and tend to customers in a prompt, efficient, friendly manner.
- Crosstrain in deli, cafe, bakery, and cashier duties.
- Ensure all fresh food items are in stock and meet quality standards.
- Follow all food safety and dating procedures.
- Follow proper guidelines for food preparation, cash handling, timekeeping, sanitation, and all other procedures.
- Train new Team Members.
- Sweep, mop, empty trash and clean as necessary, including restrooms.
- Attend all mandatory/scheduled store meetings.
- Keep up to date on new policies and procedures.
- Maintain appearance and uniform standards.
- Adhere to loss prevention guidelines.
- Be proficient in cash handling, lottery procedures and cash control policies.
- Communicate any questions, concerns, or issues to leadership in a timely manner.
- Complete all assigned tasks and achieve shift objectives.
- Comply with fuel operating policies and local/federal regulations (where applicable).
- Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- A great attitude that contributes positively to the work environment.
- Ability to deliver the highest level of customer service.
- Friendly demeanor with a willingness to smile—a lot.
- Minimum 18 years of age.
- Must be a team player and be able to communicate effectively with customers and Team Members.
- Reliable transportation and ability to get to work on time.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivated.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Available and comfortable with working overnight/3rd shift.
- Completion of required on-the-job training programs and learning activities within allocated timeframe.
- Grow Quickly with previous Cashier and/or Food & Beverage Experience!
Physical Requirements
- Stand – Continuously.
- Walk – Continuously.
- Stoop/Kneel/Crouch – Occasionally.
- Grasp/Pinch/Grip - Frequently Bend/Squat/Twist – Frequently.
- Reaching – Continuously.
- Work in cold environment – Occasionally.
- Push/pull 40lbs – Occasionally.
- Lifting.
- Up to 10lbs – Continuously.
- Up to 25lbs – Frequently.
- Up to 50lbs – Rarely.
Compensation Disclosure Statement
Pay is from $15.85- $16.35 / hour QuickChek & Murphy USA take into consideration a wide range of factors when making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: experience, skill sets, training, licensure and certifications, education, as well as business and organizational needs. The listed range is specific to the base hourly rate or annual salary and does not include additional benefits, perks, or bonus eligibility (when applicable) comprising the total benefits package.Related Jobs
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Frequently asked questions
QuickChek’s night associate role emphasizes a dynamic overnight environment with perks like overnight pay differentials and flexible scheduling. Unlike typical retail night shifts, this position blends customer service with cross-training in multiple departments, tailored for part-time hours without exceeding 32 per week.
Thriving overnight demands excellent social skills, reliability, and adaptability to fast-paced tasks like food handling and cash management. Being self-motivated and detail-oriented helps maintain quality and safety standards while delivering friendly service during less conventional hours.
Absolutely. QuickChek encourages career growth with paid training and development programs. Many part-time night associates evolve into full-time roles, gaining valuable experience in customer service, food safety, and multi-department operations, which are transferable skills in retail and hospitality sectors.
The hourly wage of $15.85 to $16.35, plus a 75-cent overnight differential, positions QuickChek’s night associate pay competitively above many local part-time nighttime retail jobs in Hackensack, reflecting both skill requirements and overnight hours.
Night shift workers in Hackensack might face limited public transit options during late hours, making reliable personal transportation important. Traffic tends to be lighter overnight, but safety and timing factors should be weighed when planning your commute.
QuickChek fosters an inclusive, growth-oriented environment with a strong focus on celebrating successes and employee development. This culture, paired with benefits like pay on-demand and retirement contributions, differentiates it positively from other local convenience stores.
Expect a mix of customer service, stocking fresh foods, maintaining cleanliness, and cash handling. Shifts involve multitasking across deli, bakery, and cashier roles, combined with adherence to safety and loss prevention standards, all while interacting friendly and efficiently with customers.
Yes, QuickChek offers overnight differential pay, weekly pay cycles, paid time off, vision insurance, and a matching 401k plan after one year. Additionally, employees enjoy 15% discounts and paid breaks, supporting both financial and personal well-being for night associates.
QuickChek’s night associate role combines a stable part-time schedule with comprehensive training, cross-department exposure, and employee-focused benefits. The overnight differential and flexible hours offer a more rewarding experience than many standard night jobs in the area.
QuickChek supports night associates through structured on-the-job training, scheduled store meetings, and open communication channels with leadership. Paid breaks and safety protocols further help maintain a balanced and safe overnight work experience.