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Core Team Member

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $15.45
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Tips
Competitive wages
Shift leader and manager opportunities
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid vacation
Wellness time
Parental leave
free meal
401(k)
Team member merch shop

Job Description

Sweetgreen is a nationally recognized restaurant brand committed to building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. Established in 2007, Sweetgreen has reimagined the traditional fast food model by focusing on fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully made meals that prioritize quality ingredients and strong relationships with farmers and local communities. As the company grows, it remains dedicated to developing its team members across various roles and supporting their career progression, fostering an inclusive culture where every individual feels valued and empowered. Sweetgreen offers equal employment opportunities irrespective of gender, race, age, disability, and other legally protected categories, ensuring a diverse and welcoming workplace. Notably, Sweetgreen participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility, underlining its compliance with employment laws and commitment to fair hiring practices.

Joining Sweetgreen as a Team Member offers more than just a job; it is an opportunity to participate in a movement toward reshaping fast food by prioritizing wellness, sustainability, and hospitality. The role involves engaging with guests and preparing fresh, quality food quickly and precisely in a high-energy environment. Team Members play a pivotal role in delivering warm and genuine hospitality, ensuring every guest feels welcomed, cared for, and valued. This position not only contributes to excellent food service but also supports the overall guest experience by maintaining organized and clean stations, adhering strictly to food safety, sanitation, and allergen procedures. The role requires effective teamwork to balance prep, service, and restocking, especially during peak times.

Sweetgreen encourages personal and professional growth, giving top-performing Team Members access to advancement pathways such as Shift Leader and General Manager roles within three years. This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about food and hospitality, thrive in fast-paced environments, and take pride in their reliability, attention to detail, and commitment to quality. Energy, accountability, and a team-first mindset are essential traits for success in this role. Moreover, the company values employees looking for stability, growth, and long-term career opportunities.

The compensation package includes competitive wages, with tip opportunities depending on location and role. Sweetgreen offers comprehensive benefits for both part-time and full-time Team Members, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation, wellness time, and parental leave. Other perks include free meals during every shift, 401(k) plans, and access to a Team Member Merch Shop for custom company gear. These benefits reflect Sweetgreen’s commitment to supporting the well-being and satisfaction of its staff while fostering a positive and motivating workplace environment.

Candidates must meet physical requirements such as lifting, bending, reaching, standing, walking, squatting, pulling, manual dexterity, physical mobility, endurance, coordination, and must be 18 years of age or older with authorization to work in the United States.

Job Requirements

  • Must be available to work a minimum of 12 hours per week
  • Lifting routinely handling items up to 5-25 lbs and occasionally handling items 40-50 lbs
  • Bending for accessing low areas and handling items
  • Reaching for accessing high areas and handling items includes building salads and restocking ingredients
  • Standing or walking extended periods including moving between areas
  • Squatting for accessing low areas and handling items
  • Pulling managing tasks that require pulling items or equipment
  • Manual dexterity typing, interacting with systems, handling tools knives, thermometers, POS systems, and managing cleaning tools
  • Physical mobility navigating stairs, doors, ramps, elevators, and using equipment
  • Physical endurance maintaining energy and efficiency through long shifts and peak periods
  • Coordination balance, multitasking, and handling bulky items or equipment in tight spaces
  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States

Job Qualifications

  • Care about food, hospitality, and creating positive guest experiences
  • Love working in fast-paced, people-centered environments
  • Take pride in being reliable, detail-oriented, and quality-driven
  • Enjoy learning new skills and growing across multiple stations
  • Bring energy, accountability, and a team-first mindset to every shift
  • Want a job that offers growth, stability, and long-term opportunity

Job Duties

  • Deliver warm, genuine hospitality making every guest feel welcomed, cared for, and valued
  • Prep and serve fresh food with speed and precision ensuring great taste, portions, and presentation
  • Build accurate, high-quality orders that meet Sweetgreen’s food and brand standards
  • Keep your station clean, stocked, and organized to support smooth service and strong flow
  • Follow food safety, sanitation, and allergen protocols to protect guest trust and team standards
  • Work seamlessly with teammates to balance prep, service, and restocking especially during busy shifts

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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