Mixing/ Batching Team Member
CAVA Foods - Manufacturing - Laurel, MD
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Company Profile: CAVA is a category-defining Mediterraneanfast-casual restaurant brand, bringing together healthful food and bold,satisfying flavors at scale. Our non-negotiable? Taking care of the people andthings that feed us. This is the cornerstone of our company culture andparamount to everything we do and achieve. Our mission is to bring heart, health, andhumanity to food—we do that through hiring great people who care about ourcommitment to hospitality and generosity. At CAVA, we serve food you can be proud of. Andwe employ people you want to grow with. Discover the right opportunity for youand flavor your futureAt CAVA Foods we love what we do, and we manufactureevery product to be as fulfilling as the last.At our manufacturing center we are looking for fanatics in food who takepride in our products and are ready to ensure every CAVA Restaurant and retailpartner receives products that uphold the high-quality standards of ourbrand. Wefoster a culture built on five core values:Generosity First, Always: We lead with kindness. Our best workhappens when we act in of others.ConstantCuriosity: We are eager tolearn, grow, and explore beyond the obvious.Actwith Agility: We welcomechange; it’s the only constant. We embrace, adjust, adapt.Passionfor Positivity: We greet each daywith warmth and possibility.CollectiveAmbition: We have highaspirations that are achieved when we work together with a shared purpose.Love the food at our restaurants? CAVAFoods team members enjoy a Restaurant Meal Benefit that providesfree and discounted meals every day of the week. Mixing/Batching Team Member:Batchingteam membersare responsibleforeffectively working with their team to follow daily workinstructions.The Batching Departmentblends preparedandpurchasedraw materials and delivers bulkproductstothePackagingDepartment.Team members handle foodingredients,follow recipes, documenttraceability,operatewashing, chopping,pumpingand mixingequipment,whilstfollowing food quality and safety standardstoensurethe safe andtimelyproduction of healthy food.WhatYou’llDo: Assistin settingup theIngredientPrep.andBatchingareas Prepare raw materials for processing, including de-casing, inspecting, washing,sizereducingand portioning. Prepare, properlylabel,and stageraw materialsfor downstreamprocesses. Safelyoperateprocess equipmentwith supervisionincluding wash tanks, product conveyors, drum/tote unloaders,size reduction equipment, pumps, buggy dumpers and mixing systems. Assistwith general sanitation activities, including breakdown of variousequipmentfollowing product changeovers and at the end of the production shift. Work as part of a team to ensure timely and efficient production. Embrace collective ambition. Prepare and review documentation (written or digital) asrequiredfor food safety, quality, and production tracking activities. Adhere to anddemonstrateto team members all safety guidelines (both personnel and food safety-related) and Good Manufacturing Practices. Abide by policies and procedures that support the service mindset Manage timeline expectations within and across teams, deliver on our responsibilities accordingly Earn the trust of Team Members and Managers by consistently embracing CAVA’s values Show discipline in bringing consistent performance, communication, and attitude to the job every day Actively contribute to your departmentin order tocomplete tasks and meet company goals Recognize the emotional stake each Team Member has in personal and organizational success of this businessTheQualifications: Ability to follow instructions Ability to collaborate and be respectful to others Food handlingand/orfood processing experience preferred. Youmust be able to begin work between 5am and 6am Monday Through Thursdayand you must be able to work up to 11 hours per day.We target 4 days and40hours. You mustdemonstrateproper clock management andmaintaina strongattendance. You mustmaintainclose concentration andvisual 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 musthave 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 tolift upto 45 lbs. and push/pullrollingcarts, and containers. The ability to work in varied environmental conditions (dry, cold) The ability to stand for8-10hoursa day Must be able toidentify,assessandobservedetail 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 sesamecontainingingredients.Team members must be able to work with these ingredients.What we offer: Weekly pay! Competitivepay 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 CAVAmeal for every shift worked Casual work environment All employees are eligible for benefits. *Indicatesqualifying eligible positions onlyCAVA- Joining “A culture, not a concept”Asan equal opportunity employer, CAVA considers applicants for all positionswithout regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age,height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, familial status, geneticinformation or any other characteristic or protected classes as defined byfederal, state, or local law. This jobdescription is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all the duties andresponsibilities of the position, and such duties and responsibilities maychange without notice.
Created: 2026-02-17