Grill Cook: Craft Flavorful Mediterranean Meals

CAVA - Mannheim; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health & vision insurance

401k enrollment

Paid sick leave & parental leave

Free CAVA meal

Job summary

CAVA in Des Plaines, IL is looking for a Grill Cook to prepare top-quality Mediterranean-inspired dishes and deliver an exceptional guest experience. You’ll follow recipes, maintain high food safety standards, restock stations, and work quickly in a busy kitchen.

The role requires standing for long periods, bending and lifting up to 50 pounds, and collaborating with team members to ensure consistency and speed during every shift. Competitive pay and benefits are available for eligible positions.

Qualifications

• Adhere to food safety, sanitation, and quality procedures.
• Follow recipes and procedures to maintain food quality.
• Stand and/or walk for a full shift in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Cross-train across roles as needed.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Food safety

Sanitation

Follow recipes

Quality control

Teamwork

Job description

CAVA in Des Plaines, IL is looking for a Grill Cook to prepare top-quality Mediterranean-inspired dishes and deliver an exceptional guest experience. You’ll follow recipes, maintain high food safety standards, restock stations, and work quickly in a busy kitchen.

The role requires standing for long periods, bending and lifting up to 50 pounds, and collaborating with team members to ensure consistency and speed during every shift. Competitive pay and benefits are available for eligible positions.