Restaurant Prep Cook / Pastry Cook
About The Position
The Prep Cook and/or Pastry Cook 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 role is with Urban Plates Restaurants at 26661 Aliso Creek Rd B, Aliso Viejo, California. Pay is $16.90–$21.66 per hour, with tips potentially adding to hourly earnings. Urban Plates describes the position as an opportunity to join a scratch-cooking restaurant team and develop skills through paid training, cross-training, career development, and advancement opportunities. Team members receive a guaranteed hourly base rate and tips for every hour worked, and may earn additional compensation through the Team Member recognition program. The restaurant offers flexible scheduling and describes its work environment as a beautifully designed, energetic, casual, and comfortable restaurant with an open kitchen. The company states that it provides a safe, supportive work environment, clear feedback, and opportunities for personal and professional development. Urban Plates is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations as required by law.
Responsibilities
- Prepare a wide range of food products and pastries daily for use in menu items.
- Follow Urban Plates’ recipes and procedures.
Benefits
- Urban Plates Health & Wellness Plan for $12 per month, including counseling, Teladoc services, 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 opportunities.
- Flexible scheduling.
- 75% off meals.
- Paid sick time.
- Health/medical insurance, including HMO and PPO options, for those who qualify.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life and AD&D insurance, supplemental life and AD&D insurance, and basic long-term disability coverage.
- Employee assistance program.
- Accident and hospital indemnity insurance.
- Flexible spending account.
- Pet insurance.
- 401(k), for those who qualify.
- Access to the UPLift Emergency Grant Program.
- Advancement opportunities and career development programs.
- Company-paid restaurant FOH and BOH training programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
