Nighttime Team Member (Shifts after 4pm)

Potbelly Corporate•Des Plaines, IL

About The Position

Potbelly Sandwich Shop is hiring a Nighttime Team Member to provide fast, friendly, and efficient service and deliver quality, consistent products in a clean and inviting environment. This role is for team members available for evening and night shifts beginning after 4 p.m. Team members serve customers, help close the shop, and maintain a positive atmosphere through the end of the day. Pay is $17.25 to $17.75 plus digital tips; tip earnings are not guaranteed. Team members may work at multiple stations and prepare and serve sandwiches, salads, soups, cookies, ice cream, and other products. They also support food safety and cleanliness, restocking, cash handling, and customer orders and concerns. Illinois employees must become food safety certified within 30 days of employment. Eligibility requirements must be met and maintained to qualify for listed benefits.

Requirements

  • Be at least 16 years of age.
  • Have a friendly, customer-first mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, energetic environment.
  • Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Be comfortable working in a bustling kitchen environment.
  • Be able to manage potential exposure to allergens, including peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood, and shellfish.
  • Be a team player.
  • Be able to stand or walk for a minimum of 3 hours or as needed.
  • Be able to lift up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
  • For Illinois employees, obtain food safety certification within 30 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

  • Knife skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Work multiple stations, including load, dress, shakes, cash, prep, and front, as directed by a Shift Leader or Manager.
  • Follow health and safety standards for food, cleanliness, and safety.
  • Restock the food line, chips, and cooler.
  • Efficiently prepare quality finished products, including sandwiches, salads, soups, cookies, and ice cream.
  • Use the automatic slicer to prepare food items if age 18 or older.
  • Clean tables, counters, floors, bathrooms, kitchen areas, and utensils, and take out trash.
  • Operate the cash register and follow cash-handling procedures, including handling and balancing cash.
  • Effectively handle customer complaints and issues.
  • Take delivery, catering, and pickup orders over the phone.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Domestic partnership benefits
  • Paid parental leave
  • FSA and HSA with employer contribution
  • Commuter benefit program
  • Retirement savings
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Employee assistance program
  • Paid time off
  • Discount program
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Career growth opportunities
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