Restaurant Prep Cook / Pastry Cook
Urban PlatesCalifornia, United States
Posted April 6, 2026
16.9 - 21.22 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Urban Plates is a fast‑casual restaurant chain that delivers chef‑crafted, nutritionally balanced meals using locally sourced, sustainably produced ingredients. The menu caters to a wide range of dietary preferences—including vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, and meat‑based options—while maintaining affordability and high flavor standards. By prioritizing ethical sourcing and minimal compromise on quality, Urban Plates positions itself as a leader in the real‑food movement within the casual dining sector. The company fosters a culture of culinary innovation, community responsibility, and employee empowerment, making it an attractive workplace for professionals who value sustainability and taste.
Job Description
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. We're a company that values your performance and invests in your growth, offering you not just a job, but a rewarding, long-term career path. With us, you'll have access to outstanding benefits, professional training, and leadership development programs to help you thrive now and in the future.
Requirements
- 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.
Benefits
- New Urban Plates Health & Wellness Plan for all Team Members for $12 per month offering healthcare and wellness services for you and your family!
- Earn tips for every hour worked, in addition to hourly pay
- Ability to earn additional compensation from our Team Member recognition program.
- Paid position training (and cross training available)
- Flexible scheduling
- 75% off meals
- Paid sick time
- Benefits include Health/Medical (HMO and PPO options), Dental, and 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, and our 401k for those who qualify
- Access to our UPLift Emergency Grant Program
- Opportunities for advancement and Career Development Programs