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At CAVA Foods we love what we do, and we manufacture every product to be as fulfilling as the last. At our manufacturing center we are looking for fanatics in food who take pride in our products and are ready to ensure every CAVA Restaurant and retail partner receives products that uphold the high-quality standards of our brand.

Generosity First, Always: We lead with kindness. Our best work happens when we act in of others.

Constant Curiosity: We are eager to learn, grow, and explore beyond the obvious.

Act with Agility: We welcome change; it's the only constant. We embrace, adjust, adapt.

Passion for Positivity: We greet each day with warmth and possibility.

Collective Ambition: We have high aspirations that are achieved when we work together with a shared purpose.

Love the food at our restaurants? CAVA Foods team members enjoy a Restaurant Meal Benefit that provides free and discounted meals every day of the week.

The Role

Must be able to monitor processing and equipment by observing pressure, temperature, and relative humidity measurements. Ensure the product is transported through the facility in a timely and orderly manner, while following all regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures.

What You'll Do

• Operate processing equipment to ensure customer products follow the proper process.
• Enter recipe into the system panel, ensure items match the product on the production floor, monitor production quality control, and identify damaged products Develop an order schedule.
• Create and direct the work per customer instructions Ensure the proper receipt, storage, handling, and/or distribution of safe and quality food products are at the site Input accurate product documentation into the computer system.
• Assist with onboarding of new customers by evaluating the high-pressure processing system with their product to obtain correct specifications and report any damages to the supervisor Transfer product from staging areas to the high-pressure processing system department via forklift.
• Ability to work in temperatures as low as 34 degrees in cold storage sites or up to 78 -100 degrees in dry storage sites while wearing company provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear.
• Must be comfortable with various noise levels throughout the plant.

The Qualifications

• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to collaborate and be respectful to others
• Food handling and/or food processing experience preferred.
• You must be able to begin work between 5am and 6am, and you must be able to work up to 11 hours per day.
• You must demonstrate proper clock management and maintain a strong attendance.
• You must maintain close concentration and visual attention to assigned tasks.
• You must be willing and able to follow instructions.
• You must be willing to work in other areas as needed
• You must be eager to learn and develop new skills.
• You must have good verbal communication skills.
• You must be willing and able to work efficiently and with quickness
• You must have some familiarity with smart phones, tablets, and email.

Physical Requirements

• Physical dexterity, ability to lift up to 45 lbs. and push/pull rolling carts, and containers.
• The ability to work in varied environmental conditions (dry, cold)
• The ability to stand for 8-10 hours a day
• Must be able to identify, assess and observe detail
• Ability to communicate with others and exchange information accurately and effectively.
• Ability to squat, kneel, bend and twist
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner
• Allergens: We prepare products with milk and sesame containing ingredients. Team members must be able to work with these ingredients.

What We Offer

• Weekly pay!
• Competitive pay
• Six (6) paid holidays annually
• Paid sick leave
• Vacation accrual beginning at 3rd month
• Health, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Pet Insurance plus more!
• 401k enrollment with CAVA contribution
• Free CAVA meal for every shift worked
• Casual work environment
• All employees are eligible for benefits.

CAVA – Joining "A culture, not a concept."

As an equal opportunity employer, CAVA considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information or any other characteristic or protected classes as defined by federal, state, or local law.