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100

You lead the team to prep and cook the right amount of food for your sales.

KL Role #1

100

Color - Mix of green and purple with deep brown from caramelization
Appearance - 1/4" strips of varying lengths
Flavor&Aroma - Nutty and savory with hint of oregano
Texture - Crisp with slight crunch, not raw or soggy

What is Fajitas?

100

One-inch-thick steaks marinated in lime juice and seasonings, grilled, and then cut into thin strips.

What is Carne Asada?

100

Started the first restaurant as a way to fund his dream of opening a fine-dining restaurant.

Who is Steve Ells?

100

The 5 pillars of Throughput.

What is ELMAD?

200

The Line is the Moment of Truth, Teach and Taste Chipotle, Authenticity lives here, The Movement is real.

What are our Values?

200

Color - White with bright green cilantro
Appearance - Whole pieces of grain with fresh, not wilted cilantro
Flavor - Clean with hints of cilantro, citrus, and salt
Texture - Light, fluffy and tender, not sticky, chewy or crunchy

What is White Rice?

200

Made with a blend of pork and white-meat chicken seasoned with paprika, toasted cumin, and chipotle peppers, then seared on a hot grill. Also presented as a vegan option made from freshly grown peas, seasoned with chipotle peppers, ripe tomato paste, crushed garlic, Spanish smoked paprika, and extra virgin olive oil.

What is Chorizo?

200

This city hosted its first restaurant on July 13, 1993.

What is Denver?

200

Believe, Listen, Apologize, Solve it, and Thank them.

What is Make It Right?

300

The time we spend with a new hire is to review the history of chipotle, our core values, and our policies, and take a tour of the restaurant.

What is Orientation?

300

Color - Light brown with visible seasonings and caramel sear
Appearance - 1/4" strands of varying lengths
Flavor/Aroma - Hints of pepper, juniper berries, thyme and mild spice
Texture - Slightly firm and moist

What is Carnitas?

300

Hand-chopped chicken thighs brought to life with a bright marinade, season with fresh squeezed lime, and cilantro.

What is Pollo Asado

300

In 2001, an event was created where guests would come dressed in costumes and pay $3 for a burrito.

What is Boorito?

300

Be and Look Your Best, Be Guest Obsessed, Surprise and Delight, and Make it Right.

What are the Four Cornerstones of Hospitality? 

400
The time the Field Leader, GM, and crew member with potential take to review roles and expectations of an upcoming leadership position. 

What is The Selection Process?

400

Color - Red with bright green from cilantro and jalps and purple from red onions
Appearance - Balanced mix of firm but ripe ingredients with no visible pooling liquid
Flavor&Aroma - Fresh and slightly tangy with hints of citrus and mild head
Texture - Clean and crisp with slight crunch

What is Fresh Tomato Salsa?

400

An alternative base to our entrees, grilled and seasoned with cilantro and lime.

What is Cauliflower rice?

400

These 3 new restaurant concepts featuring pizza, burgers, and Asian cuisines were a growth experiment for chipotle.

What are Pizzeria Locale, Tasty Made, and Shophouse?

400

Our best way to achieve an excellent guest experience.

What is the Food, Feel, Flow?
500

Make sure each team member is taught the same standard. Follow the training steps of introduce shadow, perform, and validate

What is Use the training materials to ensure consistency?

500

Color - Creamy white
Appearance - Light, fluffy and long strands with no clumps
Flavor&Aroma - Slightly sharp, nutty, and buttery
Texture - Semi-soft and smooth

What is Cheese?

500

Seasoned with a powerful marinade of Chipotle's signature adobo, seared morita peppers, and ground achiote with a splash of pineapple then hand-chopped into tender, juicy bites and finished with a touch of fresh lime and freshly chopped cilantro.

What is Chicken al Pastor?

500

They are the 13 characteristics we used to determine the hiring and development of future employees. 

What are conscientious, respectful, hospitable, high energy, infectiously enthusiastic, happy, presentable, smart, polite, motivated, ambitious, curious, and honest?

500

They are the Food Safety Seven.

What is Work Healthy, Work Clean, Keep Produce Safe, Cook it, Keep it Hot Keep it Cold, Maintain sanitary Conditions, Ask for Help?

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