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Culinary Lead

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $16.53
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Tips
Competitive wages
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid vacation
Wellness time
Parental leave
free meal
401k
Team member merch shop

Job Description

Sweetgreen is a national restaurant brand dedicated to building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. Established in 2007, Sweetgreen has revolutionized the fast food industry by offering fresh, flavorful meals rooted in strong relationships with farmers and local communities. With a commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, Sweetgreen continues to grow across the United States, providing opportunities for career development within their restaurants and support centers. As a company, Sweetgreen values inclusion and equal opportunity, embracing diversity in all its forms without regard to gender, age, race, religion, or disability. They actively participate in federal programs like E-Verify... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Meet all physical requirements for all roles within the Kitchen Lead career path including Team Member
  • Comfortable working on your feet
  • Maintain attention to detail and environmental awareness during operations
  • Use touch to assess quality and complete detail-oriented tasks
  • Routinely handle items up to 5-25 lbs and occasionally handle items 40-50 lbs
  • Hold food safety knowledge with Food Handler or ServSafe certification
  • Able to follow food safety, cleanliness, and quality standards
  • Available to work a minimum of 30 hours per week
  • Be 18 years of age or older
  • Authorized to work in the United States

Job Qualifications

  • Experience in high-volume kitchens such as fast casual, QSR, full service, or corporate dining
  • Love for being in the kitchen and pride in food quality, consistency, and clean execution
  • Ability to train and coach peers effectively
  • Strong attention to detail and environmental awareness
  • Food safety knowledge including Food Handler or ServSafe certification

Job Duties

  • Own food quality by ensuring every item meets sweetgreen's standards for flavor, food safety, and presentation
  • Prep and cook hot food to standard using knives, kitchen tools, and ovens with no grills or fryer oil
  • Help teammates improve food execution through real-time feedback
  • Stay ahead of volume by managing prep timing and par levels to keep the kitchen running smoothly
  • Be the advocate for food quality on shift, spotting issues early and fixing them fast
  • Partner with Shift Leaders and Managers to uphold food safety, cleanliness, and operational excellence

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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