Line Cook

URBANE CAFE; Aliso Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips included

On-demand pay

Flexible scheduling

401K match

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Free meals

UC Cares program

Entertainment discounts

Paid vacation and life insurance

Comprehensive training

Career growth

Job summary

Urbane Cafe is hiring for a fast-paced kitchen role in California, offering competitive pay starting at $20.00/hr plus tips. Earn an extra $1–$4/hr in tips. Benefits included. We craft gourmet sandwiches, fresh salads, and bowls with pride and care, and we train the right person for growth in a supportive team environment.

Join a family-owned company expanding in Southern California and Nevada, with a focus on quality ingredients and guest-ready service. Great food, great people, great fun await.

Qualifications

• A love for food and a high standard for quality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to stand, walk, reach, bend, stoop and lift up to 35 lbs.
• Reliability and a positive, team-first attitude.
• Prior kitchen or food service experience a plus - but we'll train the right person!

Responsibilities

• Build sandwiches, salads, and bowls with speed and care.
• Follow recipes and portioning standards with passion.
• Keep station clean, stocked, and guest-ready.
• Coordinate with teammates to keep the line moving.
• Maintain food safety and quality on every order.
• Jump in wherever the team needs you.

Skills

Food passion

Fast-paced kitchen

Physical stamina

Team player

Reliability

Job description

Description

Get Fired Up For Your Future!

At Urbane Cafe, we're not just filling positions - we're building careers!

Voted a Great Place to Work!

California starts at $20.00/hr (Plus Tips! Earn an extra $1-$4/hr in tips) - Other states may vary. Benefits included!

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Your Station Is a Stage - Are You Ready to Perform?

We're looking for passionate Sandwich & Salad Makers to craft some of the most delicious, fresh and beautiful plates around. Every sandwich and salad that leaves your hands is a reflection of your pride and skill. If you have a love for food and a calling for creating savory delights that make taste buds sing, come join our team!

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What You'll Do

• Build gourmet sandwiches, farm fresh salads and unique bowls with speed, consistency and care
• Follow recipes and portioning standards while bringing your own passion to every plate
• Keep your station clean, stocked and guest-ready at all times
• Work in sync with your teammates to keep the line moving smoothly
• Maintain food safety and quality standards on every order
• Jump in wherever the team needs you

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What You Bring

• A love for food and a high standard for quality
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Ability to stand, walk, reach, bend, stoop and lift up to 35 lbs
• Reliability and a positive, team-first attitude
• Prior kitchen or food service experience a plus - but we'll train the right person!

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What You Get

• Competitive hourly pay plus tips - up to $4/hr extra just in tips
• On Demand Pay - get paid when you need it
• Scheduling flexibility - lunch and dinner shifts available
• Employer Match 401K with financial consulting (all team members)
• Dental, Vision and Pet Insurance (all team members)
• Tuition reimbursement (all team members)
• Free meals every shift - delicious and healthy (all team members)
• UC Cares Program - free support when life gets hard (all team members)
• Entertainment discounts (all team members)
• Medical, Paid Vacation and Life Insurance (full-time team members)
• Comprehensive training to set you up for success
• Real career growth - we're expanding fast!

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Our Story

Urbane Cafe is a family-owned company founded by Tom Holt, with locations across Southern California and Nevada - and more on the way. Every day, we make our focaccia dough from scratch and bake it fresh in open-hearth ovens, right in front of our guests. We craft gourmet sandwiches, farm fresh salads and unique bowls using refined local ingredients - all served with a smile in a warm, vibrant atmosphere.

We build organizations where people are inspired to better their lives and the lives of others. Delicious is in the Details - and so is everything we do.

If you have a can-do spirit and a hunger for growth, come join our team. Great food. Great people. Great fun.

Requirements

• Able to communicate effectively and clearly with team - Bilingual a plus
• Able to work in a standing position for extended periods of time
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop, and frequently lift up to 50 pounds