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Team Member

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $14.00
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Benefits

competitive pay
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
telemedicine
Pet insurance
401k enrollment
Paid sick leave
Parental leave
community service leave
free meal for every shift worked

Job Description

CAVA is a leading fast-casual Mediterranean dining restaurant known for its vibrant flavors, fresh ingredients, and dedication to creating memorable guest experiences. With a commitment to quality and innovation, CAVA has quickly become a prominent name in the culinary world, expanding rapidly while maintaining a focus on authentic tastes and healthy options. As a company, CAVA emphasizes a culture of growth, positivity, and respect, treating every team member as a valuable contributor to its ongoing success. The establishment fosters a work environment where employees are encouraged to be transparent, humble, passionate, and thoughtful, making it an ideal place for individuals seeking to grow both personally and professionally while supporting a brand that values its community and customers.

The role of Team Member at CAVA is crucial to delivering exceptional dining experiences to guests every day. Team Members serve as the frontline representatives of the CAVA brand, welcoming customers with enthusiasm and professionalism, guiding them through menu options, and customizing meals to fit each person's preferences. This position combines food preparation, customer service, and restaurant maintenance to ensure a clean, welcoming, and safe environment. Those in this role must work collaboratively with team members across various positions and departments, demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to cross-train in order to support the dynamic and fast-paced nature of the restaurant. The Team Member position at CAVA offers both full-time and part-time employment opportunities, providing competitive pay and a variety of benefits designed to support employee well-being and career advancement.

Team Members are given the opportunity to engage closely with the CAVA brand's core values: positivity, transparency, humility, fanaticism, and thoughtfulness. These values guide daily interactions with guests and colleagues and create a culture where team members can thrive and contribute to the company's success. The role requires a balance of physical stamina and interpersonal skills, as team members must handle tasks such as bending, reaching overhead, working near open flames, and maintaining a high level of alertness while communicating effectively with others. The ability to work efficiently in both hot and cold conditions, maintain cleanliness, and follow safety and sanitation procedures is essential.

This position not only involves food assembly and guest education but also supports broader restaurant operations, including restocking, cleaning, and inventory management. CAVA prioritizes employee growth by encouraging team members to develop skills across different areas of the restaurant, enabling upward mobility and leadership opportunities within the company. Working at CAVA means being part of a fast-growing brand with a strong commitment to its people, customers, and communities.

Job 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

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Previous experience in a fast-paced restaurant or food service environment is an asset
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work well within a team
  • Passion for delivering exceptional customer service
  • Flexibility to work various shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Commitment to upholding company core values

Job Duties

  • Enthusiastically educate guests about our menu and assemble orders as requested
  • Keep the serving line, dining room, and restrooms clean and organized
  • Follow recipes and procedures to maintain food quality and consistency
  • Adhere to safety and sanitation procedures
  • Restock stations and keep them clean and organized
  • Ensure the overall cleanliness of the restaurant
  • Deliver a delicious, unique, and memorable experience to each of our guests
  • Put deliveries away, plus any additional duties assigned
  • Ability to cross train across the restaurant to ensure rapid growth
  • Assist with any additional duties assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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