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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 $17.02
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Tips
Competitive wages
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid vacation
Wellness time
Parental leave
free meal
401(k)

Job Description

Sweetgreen is a renowned national restaurant brand committed to building healthier communities by connecting people to real, wholesome food. Founded in 2007, Sweetgreen has revolutionized fast food by focusing on fresh, flavorful ingredients sourced directly from farmers, ensuring every meal is vibrant and nutritious. Unlike traditional fast food chains, Sweetgreen emphasizes relationships with local farmers and sustainable sourcing, fostering environmentally conscious practices while delivering fresh meals quickly and efficiently. More than just a restaurant, Sweetgreen represents a movement dedicated to combining food, people, and purpose to inspire healthier lifestyles and transform the food industry. The brand’s mission extends beyond serving meals; it is about fostering a welcoming environment where employees grow and customers feel valued and connected to what they eat.

Sweetgreen is currently hiring Team Members who are enthusiastic about food and hospitality and eager to be part of this innovative movement. As a Team Member, you will play a crucial role in creating meaningful and delightful guest experiences every day. This isn’t just a job at a restaurant—it’s an opportunity to join a supportive, fast-paced, and dynamic workplace where real food and genuine hospitality come together. Whether you are prepping ingredients, building salads, or engaging with guests, your contributions matter to upholding Sweetgreen’s commitment to quality and positive experiences.

The role involves delivering warm, genuine hospitality by making every guest feel welcomed and valued. You will be responsible for prepping and serving fresh food swiftly and accurately, ensuring that every order meets Sweetgreen’s standards for taste, portion, and presentation. Organizing and maintaining your workstation to support smooth operations and teamwork are essential to providing excellent service during busy periods. Adhering strictly to food safety, sanitation, and allergen protocols underscores the trust built with guests and the integrity of the brand.

Sweetgreen offers more than just hourly employment; it provides career pathways leading to leadership roles such as Shift Leader and General Manager within a few years. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in fast-paced, people-centered environments and who take pride in reliability, attention to detail, and commitment to quality. Whether you are looking for part-time work or a long-term career with advancement opportunities, Sweetgreen supports your growth and development.

Team Members enjoy a variety of benefits including competitive wages, potential tips depending on location and role, medical, dental, and vision plans available for both part-time and full-time employees, paid vacation, wellness time, parental leave, and a free meal with every shift. Additionally, employees have access to a 401(k) plan and a Team Member Merch Shop where exclusive branded gear can be earned and purchased.

By joining Sweetgreen, you invest not only in your own future but in a broader mission that impacts communities and the environment. This is a chance to be part of a brand that values inclusion and diversity, respecting and embracing differences across all aspects of identity without discrimination. Sweetgreen is committed to equal opportunity employment and participates in federal employment verification programs to support legal compliance. If your goal is to contribute to a healthier future through food and hospitality, Sweetgreen welcomes your application to join their vibrant team.

Job Requirements

  • Must be available to work a minimum of 12 hours per week
  • Routinely handle items weighing 5-25 lbs and occasionally 40-50 lbs
  • Ability to bend for accessing low areas and handling items
  • Reach for accessing high areas including building salads and restocking
  • Stand and walk for extended periods
  • Squat for accessing low areas and handling items
  • Perform pulling tasks managing items or equipment
  • Have manual dexterity for typing, interacting with systems, handling tools like knives and thermometers, and cleaning
  • Maintain physical mobility navigating stairs, doors, ramps, elevators, and equipment
  • Maintain physical endurance through long shifts and peak periods
  • Maintain coordination for 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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