Restaurant Prep Cook and/ or Pastry Cook

Urban Plates; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals to join their culinary team as Prep Cooks and Pastry Cooks. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to craft delicious, fresh food while providing excellent guest service in a vibrant, high-energy environment. With flexible scheduling, comprehensive training, and numerous career advancement opportunities, you can grow both personally and professionally. Enjoy a supportive workplace culture that values teamwork and fun, along with competitive pay and generous benefits. If you love food and making connections with guests, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

75% off meals

Flexible scheduling

Career advancement opportunities

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Employer sponsored 401(k)

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

World Class training programs

Qualifications

• Strong guest service and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of food products and pastries daily.
• Follow Urban Plates' recipes and procedures for food preparation.

Skills

Guest Service

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

High Energy

Clean and Professional Appearance

Job description

PLATES - Irvine-Crossroads (CA), 3972 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, California, United States of America Req #484

Our Purpose is to change the way the world eats and to deliver on that purpose. Our Goal is to be a great place to work where you can learn, grow, and develop both personally and professionally.

What is our recipe for healthy, happy Team Members? Equal parts fun and rewarding work crafting our delicious, fresh from scratch food fresh to order. Add in a dash of flexible scheduling, a pinch of full or part time hours, a solid base of World Class training tailored to your strengths, a heaped cup of Benefit offerings designed to fit your lifestyle and unlimited earning potential based on hourly rate and tips!

Join our growing Team and be a part of the movement to connect real people with real food. A place where you can nurture yourself and our Guests by creating memorable experiences and make a difference every day.

Our Team Members receive:

Pay Range $15.50 - $17.00 per hour PLUS average tips per hour of $3.75 - $4.33.

• Earn tips for every hour worked, in addition to hourly pay*
• 75% off meals
• Flexible scheduling
• Excellent position training and career development programs
• Career advancement opportunities
• Access to our Uplift Emergency Grant Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Health insurance (Hospital & Accident), and Life & Disability Insurance*
• Employer sponsored 401(k)*
• Paid Time Off or Paid Sick Leave*
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• And amazing colleagues that will make work fun!
• * eligibility requirements may apply

Position: Restaurant Prep Cook / Pastry Cook

Primary Responsibilities:

A Prep Cook and/or Pastry Cook is responsible for the efficient, daily preparation of a wide range of food products and pastries that are used in the preparation of menu items in accordance with Urban Plates’ recipes and procedures.

Expected Behaviors:

• Excellent guest service and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• High energy with ability to work in a high-volume environment on a consistent basis.
• The ability to consistently maintain a clean, professional and presentable appearance and demeanor.
• Must have a ready smile and willingness to make a connection with each guest.
• The ability to adhere to our Core Values and the Five Promises of a Great Team Member.

Urban Plates LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.