Grill Cook

CAVA is a fast-growing restaurant brand that brings delicious Mediterranean-inspired cuisine to guests seeking simple, healthy, and flavorful meals every day. Rooted in a rich Mediterranean heritage spanning thousands of years, CAVA focuses on authenticity, curiosity, and pursuit of excellence, making it a unique and vibrant company in the quick-casual dining sector. With an inclusive and collaborative culture, the company stands out for its five core values: generosity first, always; constant curiosity; acting with agility; passion for positivity; and collective ambition. These values shape the work environment and guide every team member’s approach to creating exceptional experiences for guests.\n\nThe role of Grill Cook at CAVA is central to delivering the brand’s promise of delicious, high-quality food and warm service to customers. As a Grill Cook, you will prepare mouthwatering meals by adhering to strict food safety, sanitation, and recipe standards. You will be an essential part of the kitchen team, responsible for maintaining the quality and consistency of every dish served. This role requires a dynamic individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and demonstrates a passion for positive guest experiences. The Grill Cook is more than just a food preparer – they are the secret sauce behind CAVA's continued success in turning first-time visitors into loyal CAVA fanatics.\n\nThis position involves continuously standing or walking throughout the entire shift, restocking stations, and ensuring the kitchen remains clean, organized, and safe. The Grill Cook will also be responsible for receiving and storing deliveries and cross-training across various roles in the restaurant to support rapid growth and efficiency. Physical stamina and dexterity are essential, as the role involves bending, reaching overhead, handling kitchen equipment, working with open flames, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds. Additionally, the role demands constant communication within the team, keen vision abilities, and adaptability to varying temperatures and sometimes outdoor weather conditions.\n\nCAVA values its team members and offers competitive pay along with attractive benefits including health, dental, vision, telemedicine, and pet insurance, 401k enrollment with company contributions, paid sick, parental, and community service leave, and free meals during every scheduled shift. The company encourages growth from within and offers the opportunity to be part of a rapidly expanding brand with a shared purpose and collective ambition. If you want to join a team that fosters kindness, curiosity, flexibility, positivity, and teamwork while doing meaningful work preparing food that delights guests, then the Grill Cook role at CAVA is the perfect fit for you.