Midtown Iceblocks - Kitchen Lead

Sweetgreen

Sacramento, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Coaching, Cook Dishes, Detail Oriented, E Programming Language, Editing, Fast Food, Federal Government, Food Flavor, Food Presentation, Food Quality, Food Safety, Leadership, Legal, Medical Conditions, Medical Genetics, People Management, Performance Reviews, Physical Demands, Quality Metrics, Quality System Requirements (QSR), Restaurant, Schedule Development, ServSafe Certification, United States Military
LOCATION
Sacramento, CA
POSTED
Today
A Healthier Future Starts With You!As a Culinary Lead (what we call a Kitchen Lead at Sweetgreen), you are the food quality expert in the kitchen. You own how our food is prepped, cooked, and presented-and you lead by example through craft, coaching, and consistency.This is not a people managerrole. You won't write schedules or run performance reviews. You will set the standard for how food gets made every single shift. You are not running the shift alone; you are the go-to person for food quality and kitchen execution.And unlike traditional restaurant kitchens: No grills. No fryers. Just kitchens, smart systems, and real food done right.Join our movement to rewrite the future of fast food and grow your own future too! Top-performing Kitchen Leads have a clear path to General Manager within 2-3 years.What You'll Actually Do:* 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 (no flames, no 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 excellenceThis Role is a Great Fit If You:* Love being in the kitchen and take pride in food quality, consistency, and clean execution* Want leadership responsibility without full people management* Enjoy training peers and getting them excited about new menu launches* Have experience in high-volume kitchens (fast casual, QSR, full service, or corporate dining all welcome)The Perks:* Tips* (subject to location and role)* Competitive wages* This role is a key step toward Shift leader and Manager opportunities* Medical, dental, and vision options for part-time and full-time team members** Paid vacation, wellness time, and parental leave** Free meal every shift* 401(k)** Team Member Merch Shop - earn and buy custom Sweetgreen gear* Depending on eligibilityMinimum 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 handling items up to 5-25 lbs, and occasionally handling items 40-50 lbs* Food safety knowledge (Food Handler or ServSafe certification)* Able to follow food safety, cleanliness, and quality standards* Must be available to work a minimum of 30 hours per week* Must be 18 years of age or older* Must be authorized to work in the United StatesWho We Are:Sweetgreen is a national restaurant brand dedicated to building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. Since 2007, Sweetgreen has reimagined fast food to be fresh, flavorful, and rooted in relationships with farmers and communities. As we grow, we are committed to developing our people across our restaurants and support center so everyone can be part of the movement. When you join Sweetgreen, you not only invest in your own future but also help create spaces where food, people, and purpose come together.Sweetgreen provides equal opportunities for everyone who works for us and everyone who applies to join our team, without regard to sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, any service, past, present, or future, in the uniformed services of the United States (military or veteran status), or any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law.California residents: Review our applicant privacy notice HERE.Sweetgreen participates in the federal government's E-Verify program to determine employment eligibility. To learn more about the E-Verify program, please click HERE.To request an accommodation as permitted by law, click here.

About the Company

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Sweetgreen

our story

Founded in 2007, sweetgreen is a destination for simple, seasonal, healthy food. We believe the choices we make about what we eat, where it comes from and how it’s prepared have a direct and powerful impact on the health of individuals, communities and the environment. That’s why we’re building a transparent supply network, why we cook from scratch, and why we’re building a community of people who support real food.

We’re in the business of feeding people, and we’re out to change what that means.

our core values

These six core values embody our culture, spirit and dedication to doing what’s right. They keep us aligned and help us make decisions about everything from the food we serve to the way we design our stores.

  • win, win, win

    create solutions where the company wins, the customer wins, the community wins.

  • think sustainably

    make decisions that last longer than you will.

  • keep it real

    cultivate authentic food and relationships.

  • add the sweet touch

    create meaningful connections every day

  • make an impact

    leave people better than you found them.

  • live the sweetlife

    celebrate your passion and your purpose.

    our mission

    Our mission is to inspire healthier communities by connecting people to real food. We know that sweetgreen is a critical link between growers and consumers, and we feel a responsibility to protect the future of real food. To that end, we’re committed to supporting small and mid-size growers who are farming sustainably, to creating transparency around what’s in your food and where it came from, and to creating more accessibility to healthy, real food for more people. Because here at sweetgreen, impact is not an arm of our business, it is our business, and it permeates everything we do, from what we source to who we hire and how we support local communities. We want to make an impact and leave people better than we found them, and we tailor our approach in each market to reflect the needs of the community.

COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Restaurant/Food Services
FOUNDED
2007
WEBSITE
http://www.sweetgreen.com