Team Member – Smoothie King | Sankofa Smoothies | Part-Time | Pay $16–26/hr
THIS ISN'T JUST A SHIFT — IT'S A LAUNCHPAD.
You start with a pledge and a purpose. Before long, you're the one others look to. That's how we operate.
Sankofa Smoothies is a top 2% Smoothie King franchise — the #1 operator in the state and a Certified Training Store. Sankofa is personally led by Josh Martin — former 7-year NFL pro and principal owner — who builds teams the same way he played: with discipline, accountability, and a will to win. Josh is hands-on in the business and invested in every person on this team. We promote from within. We pay based on performance. We move fast.
We're not just looking to fill a role. We're looking for people who make us better — every shift, every interaction, every season.
Now hiring for Northfield & DTC locations.
IS THIS THE RIGHT FIT?
This role IS for you if:
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You show up — on time, every shift, no excuses.
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You thrive when the pace is fast and the standards are high.
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You want to earn more by learning more — not just by waiting.
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You bring something to the team that wasn't there before you arrived.
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You're coachable and actively make the people around you better.
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Weekend and holiday availability is something you can commit to.
This role is NOT for you if:
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You need a slow pace or minimal accountability.
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Consistent weekends and holidays are a problem for your schedule.
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You're just between things and need something temporary.
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Detailed food safety standards feel like overkill.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Every shift, you'll own one or more of our four core functions:
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Clean — Keep every station shift-ready. Cleanliness is how we respect guests and each other.
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Prep — Execute prep charts accurately. A well-prepped store is a fast store.
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Blend — Make every smoothie to recipe, fast and right. Target: smoothie on the blender in 60 seconds.
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Serve — Greet every guest within 5–10 seconds. Find out what they're going for — energy, recovery, weight management — and build the right smoothie for them. Every order is a chance to make their day better.
You'll also handle POS transactions, follow food safety standards without exception, and communicate clearly with your team throughout every shift.
WHAT WE EXPECT:
Must-Haves:
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At least 16 years old.
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Weekend and holiday availability — required, not preferred.
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Reliable attendance — zero unexcused absences is the standard.
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Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
What Sets Top Candidates Apart:
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You raise the bar — for yourself and the people working alongside you.
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Self-starter — you see what needs doing and you handle it.
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Competitive mindset — you want to beat your numbers, not just meet them.
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Coachable — you treat feedback as fuel, not criticism.
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Prior guest service or food service experience (preferred, not required).
WHAT YOU'LL EARN — THE PLEDGE PROGRAM:
PLEDGE stands for Pursue, Learn, Elevate, Deliver, Grow, Excel. Your pay grows as your skills do — no waiting for an annual review.
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TM0 Base pay (Day 1).
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TM1 +$1.00/hr (Written test, Week 4).
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TM2 +$0.50/hr (Practical skills test, Week 8).
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TM3 +$0.50/hr (ServSafe certification, Week 12).
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TM4 +$1.00/hr (Advanced test, after TM3 — open to anyone).
Total possible: +$3.00/hr above base pay.
Fast-Start Bonus: Pass TM1 at 90%+ before Day 30 and earn an extra $100 on top of your raise. Miss the window and you still get the raise — but the bonus is gone. The clock starts Day 1.
Pay adjustments take effect the following pay period after each level is completed and verified.
BENEFITS & PERKS:
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Free smoothie every shift.
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30% employee discount.
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401(k) with match.
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PTO — up to 2 paid weeks per year.
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Paid training.
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Referral bonuses.
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Flexible scheduling — we build your schedule around your availability.
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Real growth path — Team Member Shift Manager Trainer Senior Management.
SCHEDULE & AVAILABILITY:
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Shifts: Open (6:30a–12p), Mid (11a–5p), Closing (4p–10p).
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Sunday Shifts: Open (9:30a–4p), Closing (3p–9p).
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Days: Monday–Sunday (weekend availability required).
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Hours: Most TMs start at 20–25 hrs/week with room to grow.
HOW TO APPLY:
We hire for mindset and motivation — no smoothie experience needed. We'll teach you everything. But we'll be honest: we're selective. We'd rather have a smaller team that makes each other better than a full roster that's just getting by.
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Apply online.
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Complete the hiring questionnaire.
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Submit a short video interview.
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In-store vibe check.
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You're on the team — we move fast, and so do you.
If this sounds like your kind of place, apply today.
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