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Team Member - Hiring Immediately

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $14.00 - $17.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

flexible scheduling
Free Meals
Employee Discounts

Job Description

Costa Vida is a fast-casual restaurant chain renowned for serving delicious and fresh Mexican-inspired cuisine. Founded with a commitment to quality ingredients, exceptional service, and a vibrant dining atmosphere, Costa Vida prides itself on delivering an AMAZING guest experience. With numerous locations across the United States, Costa Vida has developed a loyal customer base appreciative of the authentic flavors and friendly environment. The establishment values its team members as key ambassadors who embody the brand’s standards and contribute to operational excellence and guest satisfaction. Costa Vida offers a dynamic work environment with flexible scheduling options, ideal for individuals seeking part-time or full-time positions in the food service industry, with wages ranging from $14 to $17 per hour including tips.

The Team Member role at Costa Vida is a multifaceted position encompassing various responsibilities such as cashier duties, lobby maintenance, line cooking, food preparation, running orders, flat-top grill, char grill operations, expediting, salad preparation, tortilla making, cold prep, drive-through service, and to-go order handling. This role is pivotal in ensuring smooth service flow and high standards of food quality and customer interaction. Team Members must be adaptable, willing to step into different roles as business needs dictate, and uphold the company’s reputation through consistent high performance. The position requires a positive attitude, a service-oriented mindset, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting. Costa Vida supports its staff through competitive pay, opportunities for skill development, and a supportive team atmosphere.

Job Requirements

  • No educational or certification requirements
  • No prior experience necessary
  • Basic communication skills needed
  • Ability to perform basic math operations
  • Capable of working in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to stand for prolonged periods
  • Willingness to work flexible hours including potential weekends and holidays

Job Qualifications

  • Basic communication skills
  • Ability to work in multiple roles within a team
  • Positive attitude and strong customer service orientation
  • Capability to follow instructions and maintain food safety standards
  • Experience is not required but is a plus
  • Basic math skills
  • Ability to perform repetitive tasks and operate point of sale machines
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and perform medium physical work

Job Duties

  • Greet the guest and understand the guest comes first
  • Serve with a smile and make eye contact
  • Accept payment from customers and make change as necessary
  • Request and record customer orders and compute bills using point of sale machines
  • Prepare and serve cold drinks or desserts
  • Select food items from serving or storage areas and place them in dishes, on serving trays, or in takeout bags
  • Notify kitchen personnel of shortages or special orders
  • Cook or re-heat food items
  • Wash dishes and smallware after meals
  • Collect and return dirty dishes to the kitchen for washing
  • Relay food orders to cooks
  • Clean and organize eating, service, and kitchen areas
  • Communicate with customers regarding orders, comments, and complaints
  • Follow menu builds and recipes
  • Comply with cleaning and sanitizing of workstation
  • May input data into a food safety checklist system
  • Work multiple positions as needed with assistance from management
  • Perform related duties as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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