Restaurant Line Cooks - Grill, Carve, Bowls

Urban PlatesSan Jose, CA
$18 - $22Onsite

About The Position

The Line Cook - Hot Side Team Member is responsible for the preparation, production, and service of visually appealing, high quality foods, on the “Hot Side” of the line; primarily in the Bowls, Carve/ Grill, Soup, Braise stations in accordance with Urban Plates’ recipes and procedures. Urban Plates offers a rewarding, long-term career path with outstanding benefits, professional training, and leadership development programs. Team members receive a guaranteed hourly base rate, plus tips for every hour worked. Top performers in 2025 earned in excess of an additional $6,000. The company provides industry-leading, company-paid training programs. This is a career opportunity representing a premium fast-casual/ fast-fine regional restaurant chain, nationally recognized for making craveable, wholesome, clean food accessible to all. The role involves building meaningful connections with the community by serving world-class meals prepared from scratch using quality ingredients. The work environment is a beautifully designed restaurant. Schedules are designed for work-life harmony, with opportunities to connect with guests and achieve earning goals. Urban Plates started in 2011 and has 22 locations throughout California. The company culture is one that cares, offers exceptional benefits, and is committed to sustainability and ethical practices. Urban Plates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

  • Ability to prepare, produce, and serve high quality foods.
  • Proficiency in working at Bowls, Carve/ Grill, Soup, and Braise stations.
  • Adherence to company recipes and procedures.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in a fast-casual or fast-fine dining environment.
  • Passion for wholesome, clean food.
  • Commitment to sustainability and ethical practices.

Responsibilities

  • Preparation, production, and service of visually appealing, high quality foods on the “Hot Side” of the line.
  • Working primarily at the Bowls, Carve/ Grill, Soup, and Braise stations.
  • Adhering to Urban Plates’ recipes and procedures.

Benefits

  • New Urban Plates Health & Wellness Plan for $12 per month (includes counseling, Teladoc, dental discounts, hearing care, fitness membership, contact lenses, diabetic supplies).
  • Earn tips for every hour worked.
  • Ability to earn additional compensation from Team Member recognition program.
  • Paid position training and cross-training.
  • Flexible scheduling.
  • 75% off meals.
  • Paid sick time.
  • Health/ Medical (HMO and PPO options).
  • Dental Insurance.
  • Vision Insurance.
  • Life & AD&D.
  • Supplemental Life & AD&D.
  • Basic long-term disability.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Accident and hospital indemnity insurance.
  • Flexible spending account.
  • Pet insurance.
  • 401k (for those who qualify).
  • Access to UPLift Emergency Grant Program.
  • Opportunities for advancement and Career Development Programs.
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