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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 $17.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Tips
Competitive wages
Shift leader opportunities
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid vacation
Parental leave
free meal
401(k) Plan
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Job Description

Sweetgreen is a prominent national restaurant brand dedicated to fostering healthier communities by connecting people to real, fresh food. Since its inception in 2007, Sweetgreen has redefined the concept of fast food with a focus on flavor, freshness, and meaningful relationships with farmers and local communities. The company prides itself on its commitment to sustainability, nutritional quality, and hospitality, which are the foundation of its customer experience. Sweetgreen’s restaurants offer more than just meals- they provide a vibrant community hub where people can enjoy wholesome food crafted with care in an energetic and supportive environment. Sweetgreen’s mission is to positively impact how people think about fast food and eating habits, making it an exciting workplace for those passionate about food and wellness.Employment at Sweetgreen offers a dynamic and inclusive work culture where team members are valued for their contributions and encouraged to grow. As part of this ethos, Sweetgreen promotes internal career pathways, allowing motivated employees to progress into leadership roles such as Shift Leader and General Manager within approximately three years. The company is dedicated to fostering growth, stability, and opportunities for advancement while maintaining a welcoming, fast-paced, and team-oriented atmosphere. Sweetgreen also places importance on inclusivity and equal opportunity employment, ensuring that hiring practices respect diversity in all forms.Sweetgreen is currently looking to hire Team Members who are passionate about food, hospitality, and creating exceptional guest experiences. In this role, team members are far more than just restaurant employees—they are integral to delivering fresh, fast, and thoughtfully prepared food with genuine hospitality. Team Members participate in a variety of functions including preparing ingredients, building orders accurately, and maintaining clean and organized stations. The position demands reliability, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to multitasking during busy service times. Employees collaborate closely with their teammates to maintain a smooth workflow and uphold food safety, sanitation, and allergen protocols to ensure guest trust and compliance with team standards.Working at Sweetgreen also comes with a range of perks, including competitive wages, shift tips depending on location, medical benefits for part- and full-time staff, paid vacation and parental leave options, free meals during shifts, a 401(k) plan, and access to exclusive Sweetgreen merchandise. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in fast-paced, people-centered environments and who seek not only a job but a long-term career path where they can develop new skills and advance within the company. Sweetgreen is committed to providing a supportive atmosphere where team members bring energy, accountability, and a team-first mindset to every shift while helping to create meaningful guest interactions and contribute to the overarching mission of reshaping fast food.

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/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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