Team Member Back of House

Costa Vida is a vibrant and growing restaurant chain known for its fresh, fast-casual Mexican cuisine. With a strong dedication to quality and customer satisfaction, Costa Vida emphasizes a team-oriented culture where every team member acts as an ambassador for the brand. The company prides itself on maintaining a smooth working environment through teamwork, flexibility, and dedication to high standards. Costa Vida values employees who are willing to step into various roles to ensure operational success and an outstanding guest experience. Operating in a fast-paced environment, Costa Vida focuses on food safety, quality preparation, and timely service.

The Back of House Team Member position at Costa Vida is a dynamic and versatile role that includes responsibilities such as Runner, Flat Top Cook, Char Grill Cook, Dishwasher, Tortilla Maker, Cold Prep, and other positions as assigned such as Cashier, Lobby, Line Cook, Expeditor, Salad station, Drive-Through, or To-Go orders. This role is non-management and offers an hourly wage of $13.00.

In this role, the team member is crucial to fulfilling the core mission of delivering high-quality food and excellent service. Each shift involves preparing food items safely and in line with Costa Vida’s established standards, following specific recipes and menu builds carefully. The team member will also be responsible for maintaining a clean and sanitized work area, inputting data into food safety checklists when required, and assisting with packaging and delivering catering orders. Flexibility is essential as employees may be asked to work multiple positions during a single shift to meet business needs.

Candidates will work closely with kitchen and front-of-house staff to ensure timely, high-quality food preparation and delivery, directly impacting guest satisfaction. The role requires strong time management skills, the ability to multitask in a high-volume environment, and excellent communication and team collaboration abilities. Additionally, physical stamina is necessary for standing long hours and lifting items up to 50 pounds. Candidates must hold a Food Handler permit and have proven experience in a fast-paced or bulk kitchen environment.

Considering these comprehensive responsibilities and the dynamic work environment, the Back of House Team Member position is ideal for individuals looking for a challenging yet rewarding role in the food service industry within a well-established, employee-focused company.