It happened at the restaurant in Paramus,
Police said Jermaine Cambell operated the grill to cook himself a meal and stole Shake Shack merchandise.
Police believe he has broken into the location before and, at times, may have been sleeping there.
The 26-year-old is facing several charges, including burglary.
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