Brunch & Prep Cook

Sage Restaurant Group; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Great discounts

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Urban Farmer Denver, a Sage Restaurant Group concept, seeks a dedicated line cook to ensure proper service from the front line through quality control and sanitation in a busy steakhouse setting.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of related kitchen experience and a high school diploma, with weekend availability. Pay ranges from USD 21.00–USD 22.00 per hour and includes benefits such as medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with employer matching, PTO, and more.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Experience required by position is from one to two full years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).
• Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of cooking and the practices and procedures of a kitchen to perform non-repetitive analytical work.

Responsibilities

• Check items against recipe cards and verify use records for all items served; ensure quality presentation.
• Monitor line setup prior to meals to maximize efficiency during service periods.
• Maintain sanitation and 'clean as you go' policy to meet SOPs.
• Prepare food following recipe cards and production/portion standards, per servers' dupe.
• Rotate and date all perishables; keep at proper temperatures; check pars for shift use.
• Assist in keeping buffet stocked; return unused items to storage with cover/date.
• Help correct food cost problems by reducing waste and monitoring usage per SOP.

Skills

Cooking knowledge

Kitchen procedures

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Why us?

Position Rate: starting $20.00 - $22.00/hour

Must be able to work Weekends

Job Close Date: October 30, 2026 or until filled

Urban Farmer Steakhouse is a chef-driven seasonal steakhouse in lower-downtown Denver that emphasizes sustainable practices, locally-sourced ingredients, and ethically raised meats. Urban Farmer is a family of restaurants with locations in Portland, Cleveland and Philadelphia, with its newest addition in Denver.

The Urban Farmer backdrop is warm and elegant, yet quaint and rustic, visually telling the life-story of the hardworking, country farmer who marries the cosmopolitan art collector. Urban Farmer Denver is described as \"rural chic\", and prides itself in taking a re-imagined and modern approach to a typical white-tablecloth New York steakhouse for the more casual Denver demographic.

A Rewarding Experience:

• Complementary RTD EcoPass
• Medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Paid time off for vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more
• Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.

Job Overview

To ensure proper service from the front line through quality control, training of line cooks and ensure proper sanitation levels.

Responsibilities

• Check all items against the recipe cards, verify that use records are followed for all items served and that food is presented in an efficient, quality manner.
• Monitor the line set up prior to all meal functions to ensure maximum efficiency during meal periods.
• Monitor the equipment maintenance and kitchen \"clean as you go\" policy to ensure strict adherence.
• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per dupe from servers.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare more than estimated needs.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per the SOP, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up.
• Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages.
• Assist in keeping buffet stocked.
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designed storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per SOP.
• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per dupe from servers.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare more than estimated needs.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per the SOP, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up.
• Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages.
• Assist in keeping buffet stocked.
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designed storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per SOP.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

High school education or equivalent.

Experience

Experience required by position is from one to two full years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of cooking and the practices and procedures of a kitchen in order to perform non-repetitive analytical work.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying: Position regularly involves lifting food cases and metros weighing up to 70 lbs. Items include food, small equipment -75% of the time.
• Periodic climbing required.
• Bending of the knees does become necessary when using the lower oven for cooking, 5-10 times a day.
• Mobility -full range of mobility and the ability to travel 30-50 feet on a regular basis throughout the day.
• Continuous standing -during preparation, during service hours or during expediting, usually all day.
• Must be able to hear equipment timers and communicate with other staff.
• Must be able to see that product is prepared appropriately. Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying.
• Must be able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions and communicate both verbally and in writing.

Environment

Inside 95% of 8 hours. Going in the freezer temperatures can be -10 degrees. On the front line, temperatures can be over 100 degrees.

Salary

USD $21.00 - USD $22.00 /Hr.

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Property: The Oxford Hotel

Outlet: Urban Farmer Denver

Category: Culinary

Min: USD $21.00/Hr.

Max: USD $22.00/Hr.

Address: 1600 17th St

City: Denver

State: Colorado

EOE Protected Veterans/Disability