Team Member

Team Member Lake Orion, MI

Earn up to $13.50 plus tips!

You gotta have it HOT…hot peppers, hot sandwiches, hot pay!

Do you hunger for more?

Potbelly Sandwich Shops, where Good Vibes and Great Careers are a way of life! Come Build the Potbelly Nation with us.

Potbelly got its start in 1977 as a small antique store that turned into a lines-out-the-door neighborhood sandwich shop.? Before you knew it, we were serving up delicious food in a fun environment at more than 400 shops across the United States.

We continue to wake up every day with one goal: Make people happy through good vibes and delicious craveable food.? Put those awesome ingredients together, and theres no telling what well cook up next!?

Job Title: Associate
Department/Function: Operations
Location: Field, Assigned to Specific Shop
Reports to (Title): General or Assistant Manager

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
A Potbelly Associates job is to make our customers really happy. Since they are the primary point of customer contact, it is up to them to provide our customers and excellent experience by providing fast, friendly and efficient service and by delivering a quality and consistent product every time, in a clean and inviting environment.

FOCUS

Essential
Demonstrates and reinforces Potbellys Behaviors and Values- Integrity, Food Loving, Teamwork,
Accountability, Positive Energy, Coaching, Delivering Results through Execution, Building and Inspiring
Teams, Creating Potbelly “Fans”– through all interactions.
Ability to discuss Potbelly history with others.
Prepare quality finished products (sandwiches, salads, soups, cookies, ice cream, etc.) efficiently per Potbelly recipe manual standards.
Comply with health and safety standards for food, cleanliness and safety of shop.
Maintain personal hygiene standards, including wearing clean Potbelly uniform.
Comply with established food safety requirements and practices.
Comply with shop security and safety standards.
Be speedy and accurate in fulfilling orders.
Handle raw and finished waste according to established procedures.
Make customers really happy.
Engage in friendly conversation with customers in line.
Act with a sense of urgency toward all customers in the shop.

Other Key Functions
Restock food line, chips and cooler.
Work multiple stations (load, dress, shakes, cash, prep, front) as directed by Manager or Shift Leader
Deliver catering orders as detailed in the Catering Driver and Delivery Agreement.
Prepare meats and cheeses for different sandwiches.
If 18 or older, uses the automatic slicer to prep food items.
Clean tables, counters, floors, bathrooms, kitchen and utensils; take out trash.
Operate cash register: handle, balance and follow all cash handling procedures.
Effectively handle customer complaints/issues.
Takes delivery/catering/pickup orders over the phone.
Others duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS
Ability to stand/walk a minimum of 3 hours or as needed.
Must be able to exert well-paced and frequent mobility for periods of up to 3 hours or as needed.
Be able to lift up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Will frequently reach, feel, bend, stoop, carry, finely manipulate and key in data.
Able to work in both warm and cool environments, indoors (95%) and outdoors (5%).
Must be able to tolerate higher levels of noise from music, customer and employee traffic.
Must be able to tolerate potential allergens: peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood and shellfish.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND BEHAVIORS
Must represent Potbelly Advantage and Our Values.
Must be at least 16 years of age
For Illinois employees, all employees are required to become food safety certified within 30 days of employment