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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 $16.50
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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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 Every Shift
401(k) Plan
Merchandise discounts

Job Description

Sweetgreen is a renowned national restaurant brand dedicated to fostering healthier communities by connecting people to real, wholesome food. Founded in 2007, Sweetgreen revolutionized the fast-food industry by emphasizing fresh, flavorful meals sourced through meaningful partnerships with farmers and communities. The company places a strong focus on cultivating vibrant spaces where food, people, and purpose unite, driving a powerful movement towards healthier eating habits nationwide. Sweetgreen is not just about offering meals; it's about creating an experience that nurtures both body and soul while delivering superior hospitality in every interaction. As the brand continues to expand, it remains committed to the development of its team members by providing opportunities for growth and supporting inclusive workplace practices that embrace diversity and equal opportunity for all employees. Sweetgreen's work culture celebrates accountability, teamwork, and the spirit of innovation, making it a thriving place to start and grow your career in the food service industry.

The role of a Team Member at Sweetgreen is more than just a job—it’s a chance to be part of this movement towards a healthier future. This full or part-time position invites passionate individuals who care deeply about food, hospitality, and creating memorable guest experiences to join its energetic, fast-paced environment. Team Members take on various critical responsibilities from prepping and serving fresh food with speed and precision, ensuring great taste, proper portions, and excellent presentation to delivering warm, genuine hospitality that makes every guest feel welcomed and valued. The role also involves maintaining cleanliness and organization at the station and rigorously following food safety and allergen protocols to uphold the trust and standards Sweetgreen is known for. This position requires physical stamina including lifting, bending, reaching, squatting, and the ability to maintain energy throughout busy shifts.

Sweetgreen values reliability, attention to detail, and a growth mindset. Successful Team Members embrace learning new skills across multiple stations, work effectively with teammates to manage the flow of prep and service, and contribute positively to the team environment by bringing energy and accountability to every shift. The company offers clear advancement pathways where top-performing Team Members can grow into leadership roles such as Shift Leader or General Manager within three years. Besides the chance to develop a rewarding career, Sweetgreen provides competitive wages along with a host of perks including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation, wellness time, parental leave, free meals during shifts, access to a 401(k) plan, and merchandise discounts. This role is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking for stability, growth, and a meaningful way to impact communities through healthy eating.

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 such as 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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