Restaurant Prep Cooks / Pastry Cooks

Urban Plates•Fountain Valley, CA
•$17 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Urban Plates is hiring Prep Cooks and/or Pastry Cooks at its Fountain Valley, California restaurant. The role is responsible for the efficient, daily preparation of a wide range of food products and pastries used in menu items, following Urban Plates recipes and procedures. The position offers an hourly base rate of $16.90–$21.29, with potential tips. Paid training and cross-training are available, and schedules may be full-time or part-time. Urban Plates describes its scratch-cooked food as made with quality ingredients and emphasizes a safe, supportive workplace, skill development, and opportunities for career growth.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare a wide range of food products and pastries each day for use in menu items.
  • Follow Urban Plates recipes and procedures.

Benefits

  • Urban Plates Health & Wellness Plan for $12 per month for eligible team members and their families, including counseling, Teladoc, dental discounts, hearing care, fitness membership, contact lenses, and diabetic supplies.
  • Tips for every hour worked, in addition to hourly pay.
  • Opportunity to earn additional compensation through the Team Member recognition program.
  • Paid position training and cross-training.
  • Flexible scheduling.
  • 75% off meals.
  • Paid sick time.
  • Health/medical insurance with HMO and PPO options, dental and vision insurance, life and AD&D insurance, supplemental life and AD&D insurance, basic long-term disability, employee assistance program, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, flexible spending account, and pet insurance, for those who qualify.
  • 401(k), for those who qualify.
  • Access to the UPLift Emergency Grant Program.
  • Opportunities for advancement and career development programs.
  • Company-paid restaurant FOH and BOH training programs.
  • Leadership development programs.
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