Line Cook

URBANE CAFE; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips included

On-demand pay

Flexible scheduling

401K matching

Dental & Vision

Tuition reimbursement

Free meals

UC Cares program

Entertainment discounts

Medical & Life Insurance

Paid vacation

Comprehensive training

Career growth

Job summary

Urbane Cafe is hiring Sandwich & Salad Makers in California. Earn a base starting rate of $20.00 per hour plus tips (an extra $1–$4 per hour in tips). Benefits are included. We value pride, skill, and a love for crafting delicious plates in a fast-paced kitchen.

Join a family-owned company with opportunities for growth and career development as we expand across Southern California and Nevada. Training provided, celebrate great food and great teamwork every day.

Qualifications

• Bilingual ability is a plus.
• Able to work in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Reliability and a team-first attitude.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Bilingual

Fast-paced environment

Reliability & teamwork

Kitchen/food service experience

Job 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