Team Member at La Casita

Job summary

The Team Member is responsible for providing exceptional customer service, processing transactions, and maintaining a clean and organized restaurant environment. They also assist with food preparation, restocking, and collaborating with the team to ensure smooth operations.

Job details

SUMMARY The Team Member is responsible for providing exceptional customer service while accurately processing transactions in a fast-paced quick-service restaurant environment. This role involves greeting customers, taking orders, handling payments, and ensuring a smooth checkout experience. Team Members assist with maintaining cleanliness and organization at the front of the restaurant and helping with food preparation and restocking. SHIFT INFO: PM: 1 PM to close (typically around 9:30 PM) Full-time and Part-time hours available. Must be able to work on weekends. BENEFITS & PERKS * Starting Pay: $19.29 per hour, plus tips. * Dental and Vision Insurance: Available after 60 days * Health Insurance: Available to eligible full-time employees after 1 year * Transportation Benefits: Free RTD EcoPass or employee parking reimbursement * Additional Benefits: EAP, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Life Insurance options * 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: Available after 6 months * Employee Discount: Available at Skyport restaurant and retail locations * Paid Leave: Provided in accordance with applicable Colorado and federal laws * Supportive team environment with training and professional development opportunities. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES * Greet customers warmly and take their orders accurately. * Process payments efficiently using the cash register or point-of-sale (POS) system. * Provide information about menu items and answer customer inquiries. * Ensure the checkout area is clean, organized, and well-stocked. * Assist with food preparation or restocking items as needed during shifts. * Address customer complaints or issues promptly and professionally. * Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth restaurant operations. * Follow health and safety guidelines to ensure a safe dining environment. REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES * Genuine interest in providing a positive guest experience * Friendly, outgoing, approachable personality * Ability to work well with others and support a positive work environment * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment * Dependable * Flexible to work nights, weekends, and holidays * Ability to follow all guidelines and procedures set forth by FMS/Skyport, brand partners, airport, federal, state, and local employment regulations * Strong communication skills and ability to handle stressful situations * Strong problem-solving skills and ability to exercise good judgment * Ability to use basic math; e.g., addition, subtraction, and basic fractions * Must pass a 10-year background check EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: * High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required. * Basic understanding of kitchen safety and sanitation practices. WORKING ENVIRONMENT Airport: This position operates in a climate-controlled international airport environment. The temperature, volume of noise, and exposure to the public are outside the control of First Meridian Services, Inc. The position requires use of public spaces as provided by the airport. Restaurant: This position may require frequent exposure to a restaurant or retail operation environment. Regular exposure to varying temperatures (hot/cold/freezing), fumes, vapors, industrial restaurant equipment, noise, and guests will be a common occurrence. The nature of restaurant work requires the Team Member to possess certain physical abilities. Those listed here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform this job. Most of the workday is spent standing or walking and working in close proximity to others. Eye-hand coordination, depth perception, finger dexterity, and functional vision and speech perception are required. Some bending, crouching, pushing/pulling and lifting/lowering of 20-50 lbs. Some repetitive motions with hands, wrists, or arms. Must be able to operate all equipment used in the restaurant. Some exposure to skin irritants, electrical equipment, and sharp instruments. Risk to these exposures is minimized by strict adherence to company standards, policies and procedures. Physical Requirements & Frequency: * Bend- Occasionally * Climb/Crawl - Occasionally * Sit - Rarely * Kneel - Occasionally * Squat - Occasionally * Stand/Walk - Constantly Mental Requirements & Frequency: * Communicate Orally - Constantly * Evaluating - Frequently * Perform Calculations - Occasionally * Read/Comprehend - Regularly * Reason/Analyze - Regularly * Write - Occasionally HIRING PROCESS Application Deadline: October 6th, 2026 This date represents our anticipated application deadline and may be extended based on business needs. Interested? Click "apply now" and include an updated resume for consideration. If we choose to proceed with your application, be on the lookout for a text or email from us to set up an initial interview. Internal Applicants: Current First Meridian Services employees must meet applicable internal transfer eligibility requirements to be considered for this opportunity. Generally, employees must have been in their current position for at least six months and have no disciplinary documentation within the previous six months. Please get in touch with your manager or HR with questions regarding eligibility. First Meridian is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or protected veteran status.

What you’ll do

The Team Member is responsible for providing exceptional customer service, processing transactions, and maintaining a clean and organized restaurant environment. They also assist with food preparation, restocking, and collaborating with the team to ensure smooth operations.

Requirements

Candidates must be dependable, friendly, and able to work in a fast-paced environment with availability on nights, weekends, and holidays. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, and applicants must be able to pass a 10-year background check.

Benefits

• Tips
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Transportation Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Discount
• Paid Leave

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Cash handling · Preferred
• Point-of-sale systems · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Sanitation · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Customer Service
• Cash Handling
• Point-of-sale Systems
• Food Preparation
• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Math Skills
• Teamwork
• Sanitation
• Time Management
• Attention To Detail
• Conflict Resolution
• Cash Register
• Cleanliness
• Electrical Equipment
• Employee Assistance Programs
• General Mathematics
• Problem Solving
• Point Of Sale
• Kitchen Safety
• Restaurant Operation
• Vision Insurance
• Coordinating
• Greeting Customers
• Customer Inquiries
• Finger Dexterity

Job areas

• Hospitality
• Food & Beverage
• Customer Service & Support
• Retail
• Team Member
• Fast Food / Counter Worker
• Kitchen Helpers
• Fast Food and Counter Workers

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