Grill Cook

CAVA - Savannah; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

CAVA - Savannah is seeking a Grill Cook to prepare delicious food and ensure exceptional guest experiences. This role involves following strict food safety standards, maintaining a clean work environment, and supporting team growth through cross-training. Join a rapidly expanding brand that values authenticity and excellence.

Benefits

Competitive pay

401(k) with company contribution

Paid sick leave

Free CAVA meal for each shift

Opportunity to grow with the brand

Qualifications

• Ability to handle kitchen equipment safely.
• Comfortable working in varying temperatures.
• Good vision and ability to communicate with team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food while adhering to safety and quality procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of cook stations.
• Cross-train across different restaurant stations.

Skills

Food Safety

Sanitation Standards

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

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.

We foster a culture built on five core values:

• Generosity First: We lead with kindness. Our best work happens when we act in service of others.
• Constant Curiosity: We are eager to learn, grow, and explore beyond the obvious.
• Act with Agility: We welcome change; it’s the only constant. We embrace, adjust, adapt.
• Passion for Positivity: We greet each day with warmth and possibility.
• Collective Ambition: We have high aspirations that are achieved when we work together with a shared purpose.

The Role:

As a grill cook at CAVA, you are responsible for preparing mouthwatering food and creating exceptional experiences for our guests. You will be a key part of our team, ensuring that every meal is of top quality and that our guests become CAVA fans. Your role is vital to our success and to delivering the exceptional experience we promise.

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 standards and all CAVA policies.
• Restock cook stations and keep them clean and organized.
• Stand and/or walk for an entire shift; this role involves constant movement.
• Handle deliveries and perform additional duties as assigned.
• Cross-train across restaurant stations to support team growth.
• Stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Assist with any other tasks as needed.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to bend, reach overhead, and handle kitchen equipment.
• Comfort working in hot and cold temperatures.
• Ability to work near open flames and in tight spaces.
• Maintain communication with team members.
• Good vision (near, distance, peripheral).
• Ability to sit, squat, kneel occasionally.
• Work in a safe, alert manner; may work outdoors in weather conditions.

Benefits at CAVA:

We offer a range of benefits including:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Paid sick leave, parental leave, and community service leave
• Free CAVA meal for each shift
• Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding brand

As an equal opportunity employer, CAVA considers applicants regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under law.

Job titles include: Team Member, Cook, Prep Cook, Grill Cook, Prep Crew, Line Cook, Customer Service, Restaurant, Part Time, Full Time.