Cook

Urban Egg; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (FT team members)

Dental Insurance (FT team members)

Vision Insurance (FT team members)

Paid time off (PTO)

Matching 401(k) (all team members)

Employee Assistance Program (available

team members, family, and household

Norton LifeLock (all team members)

On-Demand Pay (access your pay when你

Job summary

Urban Egg in Kansas City, MO is hiring a Cook to join our culinary team. You will prepare and cook a variety of dishes according to recipes, ensuring quality and timely service in a fast-paced breakfast and lunch environment.

This role emphasizes food safety, cleanliness, teamwork, and reliable daytime and weekend availability. We offer competitive pay, benefits, PTO, and opportunities for growth in a welcoming, energetic restaurant setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cook or similar culinary role in a full-service restaurant
• Knowledge of food preparation techniques and kitchen equipment
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Food safety certification or willingness to obtain one
• Daytime and weekend availability

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes according to recipes and quality standards
• Ensure all food is prepared in a timely manner to meet timing standards
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and workstations
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and hygiene regulations at all times
• Assist in inventory management and stock rotation
• Collaborate with team members to ensure a smooth and efficient kitchen operation
• Monitor food quality and presentation before serving

Skills

Cooking

Teamwork

Communication

Food safety

Job description

Description

Cook

Urban Egg is an elevated breakfast experience (and yes—brunch and lunch too!). From our locally sourced ingredients to the open-kitchen layouts, every detail reflects the love and care that goes into each plate. Our restaurants are clean, inviting, and full of positive energy, designed to feel fun and welcoming, while delivering the quality every guest can taste. We’re proud of what we do.

Why work for Urban Egg? We are an Employer of Choice and have lots to offer to our team members. Among other things, you get competitive pay, great benefits, and ideal work hours—so you’re home every night! We have a generous PTO policy, an Employee Assistance Program for your mental, emotional, and financial well-being, matching 401(k), opportunities for growth and development, and much more!

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Cook to join our culinary team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to creating delicious, high-quality meals in a fun and supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for cooking and a commitment to maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes according to recipes and quality standards
• Ensure all food is prepared in a timely manner to meet timing standards
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and workstations
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and hygiene regulations at all times
• Assist in inventory management and stock rotation
• Collaborate with team members to ensure a smooth and efficient kitchen operation
• Monitor food quality and presentation before serving

Benefits

• Health Insurance (FT team members)
• Dental Insurance (FT team members)
• Vision Insurance (FT team members)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Matching 401(k) (all team members)
• Employee Assistance Program (available to all team members, family, and household members)
• Norton LifeLock (all team members)
• On-Demand Pay (access your pay when you need it)

Paid Sick Leave (Colorado)

Per the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act ("HFWA"), Urban Egg provides the following paid leave to all employees working in a Colorado-based location: Up to 48 hours of paid leave per year, for the use of a variety of health and safety needs. Team members earn 1 hour of leave for every 30 hours worked. Leave is paid at the same pay rate as time worked.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Cook or similar culinary role in a full-service restaurant
• Knowledge of food preparation techniques and kitchen equipment
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Food safety certification or willingness to obtain one
• Daytime and weekend availability