Line Cook

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tips included

On-demand pay

Flexible scheduling

401K with match

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Free meals

UC Cares program

Entertainment discounts

Medical insurance

Paid vacation

Life insurance

Career growth

Job summary

Urbane Cafe in California is hiring for Sandwich & Salad Makers to craft fresh and delicious plates. The role offers competitive hourly pay with tips and benefits. We value pride, teamwork, and a passion for producing savory dishes in a busy kitchen, with training provided for the right candidate.

Join a family-owned chain known for great food and a Great Place to Work award. On-site shifts with opportunities for growth and a comprehensive benefits package are available to eligible team members.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen or food service preferred, but training is provided.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Fast-paced kitchen

Team player

Food safety awareness

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