Grill Cook

CAVA - Union Station; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CAVA - Union Station is seeking a Grill Cook to join its vibrant team. Focused on food safety, quality, and exceptional customer service, this role offers a competitive hourly wage and a variety of benefits, including 401k and team collaboration opportunities. Join a rapidly growing brand that emphasizes personal development and fun culture.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, and pet insurance

401k enrollment with company contribution

Free CAVA food

Paid leave for various circumstances

Qualifications

• Focus on self-improvement while supporting team success.
• Adapt to changes and solve problems collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare top quality food while following recipes and procedures.
• Restock and maintain cleanliness of cook stations.
• Stand and walk for the entire shift to deliver meals.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Safety

Team Collaboration

Job description

CAVA is a fast-growing culinary brand with over 70 fast-casual restaurants and a packaged goods line dedicated to fresh, Mediterranean-inspired, better-for-you cuisine. Our mission is to fuel full lives through a bold and innovative food culture. From our restaurants to our Support Center, CAVA team members foster a culture of transparency, humility, positivity, thoughtfulness, and fanaticism.

Grill cooks help create an exceptional experience for every guest who walks through our doors. By preparing top quality food in our open kitchens, our grill cooks help create CAVA fanatics.

You will :

• 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

You are expected to :

• Develop Yourself & Others - Focus on self-improvement while also supporting the success of your team.
• Put the Customer First - Consistently create CAVA fanatics by finding ways to say ‘yes’ to every guest.
• Achieve Results - Take ownership of your station throughout every shift.
• Foster Collaboration - Work with others to find success as a group through communication and participation.
• Adapt to Change - Solve problems through an open-minded and all-inclusive approach.

CAVA offers all team members a clear career path that includes continuous training and development. We are committed to creating leaders in our restaurants by providing you the tools and mentorship to help you find continued success with us as a Special Ops Trainer, Culinary Lead, Guest Experience Manager, and beyond!

We also offer :

A competitive base hourly rate

A generous benefits package that includes : health, dental, vision, telemedicine, and pet insurance

401k enrollment with CAVA contribution after one year

Free CAVA food

Paid sick leave, parental leave, and community service leave

The opportunity to be on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brand

Having fun is a must!

CAVA – joining “A culture, not a concept”