Culinary Lead
$44,574–$44,574 year
On-siteLaguna Niguel, California, United States
Job Summary
Own food quality by ensuring every item meets Sweetgreen's standards for flavor, safety, and presentation while prep and cooking hot food to standard using knives, tools, and ovens. Help teammates improve execution through real-time feedback and manage prep timing and par levels to maintain smooth kitchen operations. Act as the go-to person for food quality on shift, spotting issues early and fixing them fast while partnering with Shift Leaders to uphold cleanliness and operational excellence. This role requires no people management responsibilities like scheduling or performance reviews. Must be available for a minimum of 30 hours per week and hold Food Handler or ServSafe certification.
Required Qualifications
- 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 States
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