Grill Cook

CAVA - Studio Village; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Pet Insurance

401k enrollment with CAVA contribution

Paid sick leave, parental leave, and community service leave

FREE CAVA Meal for every shift worked

Job summary

CAVA - Studio Village in Los Angeles is seeking a Grill Cook to ensure exceptional guest experiences by preparing high-quality meals. Responsibilities include observing food safety and sanitation, maintaining ingredient quality through recipes, and keeping cooking stations clean. Ideal candidates should possess the ability to lift weights, cross-train within the restaurant, and handle cooking equipment. The role offers competitive pay along with health benefits, a 401k plan, and free CAVA meals on shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be able to bend and reach overhead often.
• Must possess dexterity to handle tongs, pots/pans, and other equipment.
• Must be comfortable working in temperatures ranging from hot to cold.

Responsibilities

• Observe food safety, sanitation, and quality procedures.
• Follow recipes and procedures to maintain food quality and consistency.
• Restock cook stations and keep them clean and organized.

Skills

Food safety and sanitation

Food preparation

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Cross training abilities

Job description

Grill Cook

At CAVA, we make it deliciously simple to eat well and feel good every day. We are guided by a Mediterranean heritage that’s been perfecting how to eat and live for four thousand years. We prioritize authenticity, curiosity and the pursuit of excellence in everything we do. We are working towards something big, together.

The Role

You’ve got what it takes to prepare mouthwatering food, so are you ready to take it to the next level and do so for our guests? Our grill cooks are the leaders of exceptional experience. By being a CAVA grill cook, you create that exceptional experience for every guest that walks through our doors. From preparing top quality food, to creating CAVA fanatics, our grill cooks are the secret sauce to our success!

What You’ll Do

• Observe food safety, sanitation, and quality procedures
• Follow recipes and procedures to maintain food quality and consistency
• Adhere to safety and sanitation procedures and all CAVA standards
• Restock cook stations and keep them clean and organized
• Stand and/or walk for an entire shift
• This role is constantly in motion to deliver mind-blowing meals to our guests
• Put deliveries away, plus any additional duties assigned
• Ability to cross train across the restaurant to ensure rapid growth
• May stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds
• Assist with any additional duties assigned

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to bend and reach overhead often
• Must possess dexterity to handle tongs, pots/pans, and other equipment
• Must be comfortable working in temperatures ranging from hot to cold
• Must be comfortable working near open flames
• May be required to work in tight spaces
• Must maintain near constant communication with multiple people
• Close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision is required
• Must be able to sit, squat and kneel occasionally
• Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
• May be required to occasionally work in outdoor weather conditions

Benefits at CAVA?

• Competitive pay
• Health, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Pet Insurance plus more!
• 401k enrollment with CAVA contribution
• Paid sick leave, parental leave, and community service leave
• FREE CAVA Meal for every shift worked
• The opportunity to be on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brand
• *indicates eligible qualifying positions

As an equal opportunity employer, CAVA considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information or any other characteristic or protected classes as defined by federal, state, or local law.

California applicants: Please visit our Notice at Collection here: https://cava.com/ca-empapp-notice and Privacy Policy here: https://cava.com/privacy to learn about our information practices in the job application and employment context.

Team Member | Cook | Prep Cook | Grill Cook | Prep Crew | Line Cook | Customer Service | Restaurant | Part Time | Full Time | Team Member