Prep Cook

Urbane Cafe Operations LLC; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On‑demand pay

Flexible scheduling

401K matching

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Free meals

Job summary

Urbane Cafe is hiring a prep cook to join our kitchen team and help prepare salads, sandwiches and bowls with precision. You will chop, portion, and stock ingredients, following recipes to ensure consistent quality across dishes.

We value reliability, a positive attitude and the ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen. We offer flexible shifts, on-demand pay, and opportunities for growth within a growing brand.

Qualifications

• Must maintain precision and high quality in prep work.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prep and maintain quantities of ingredients for salads, sandwiches and bowls.
• Chop, slice and portion ingredients with consistency and care.
• Follow recipes and prep lists to keep the kitchen stocked.
• Keep workspace clean and up to food safety standards.
• Communicate with the team to anticipate needs and stay ahead of rush.
• Fill in wherever the kitchen needs you.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Stamina

Fast-paced environment

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 $20.50/hr (Plus Tips! Earn an extra $1–$4/hr in tips) — Other states may vary.

The Kitchen Runs on You

We're looking for detail-oriented Prep Cooks who take pride in being the backbone of the kitchen. Every perfectly sliced ingredient, every precisely portioned component, every well-stocked station — that's your work making it all possible. If you have a passion for precision and want to be the reason every dish comes out flawlessly, come join our team!

What You'll Do

• Prep and maintain the quantities of ingredients needed for our salads, sandwiches and bowls
• Chop, slice, portion and prep with consistency and attention to detail
• Follow recipes and prep lists to keep the kitchen stocked and ready for service
• Keep your workspace clean, organized and up to food safety standards at all times
• Communicate with the team to anticipate needs and stay ahead of the rush
• Jump in wherever the kitchen needs you

What You Bring

• A passion for precision and a high standard for quality
• Ability to work efficiently 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 prep or kitchen experience a plus — but we'll train the right person!

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
• Dental, Vision and Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free meals every shift — delicious and healthy
• UC Cares Program — free support when life gets hard
• Entertainment discounts
• Medical, Paid Vacation and Life Insurance
• Comprehensive training to set you up for success
• Real career growth — we're expanding fast!

(Benefits and eligibility vary by position and employment status)

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