Prep Cook

Urbane Cafe is a thriving, contemporary restaurant dedicated to providing fresh, healthy, and gourmet food options to its community. Known for its warm and inviting atmosphere, Urbane Cafe offers a unique dining experience where guests enjoy farm-fresh salads and expertly crafted sandwiches made with refined local ingredients. The cafe is especially celebrated for its commitment to quality, from making focaccia dough fresh daily to baking it in open-hearth ovens right before guests' eyes. This attention to detail ensures every dish tastes exceptional and keeps customers coming back for more. Urbane Cafe is not just about serving great food; it's about cultivating a culture where employees grow, thrive, and contribute to an inspiring community. It has been recognized as a great place to work, reflecting its dedication to fostering positive work environments and career growth.

The position of Prep Cook at Urbane Cafe plays a crucial role in maintaining the kitchen’s high standards and smooth operation. Prep Cooks are essential to the team, responsible for preparing ingredients and ensuring that the quantities needed for salads and sandwiches are always available. This role requires precision, passion, and a commitment to culinary excellence, as the Prep Cook is the backbone of the kitchen's success, helping execute dishes flawlessly every day. Urbane Cafe offers competitive hourly wages starting at $20.50 in California, with the opportunity to earn an additional $1 to $4 per hour in tips depending on experience and location. The restaurant provides flexible scheduling options with lunch and dinner shifts available, ideal for individuals looking for a work-life balance or supplementary income.

Beyond the role itself, Urbane Cafe is proud to offer an inclusive work environment supported by an extensive benefits package. Full-time team members receive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid vacation, and an employer-matched 401K plan with financial consulting. All team members benefit from perks such as pet insurance, tuition reimbursement for education assistance, free meals during shifts, on-demand pay, and access to the "UC Cares Program," providing support during life’s unexpected challenges. The cafe’s commitment to not only its guests but its employees is evident through these comprehensive offerings, reinforcing Urbane Cafe as an employer of choice.

If you have a positive attitude, a can-do spirit, and aspire to unlimited growth, Urbane Cafe offers more than just a job—it offers a career path with ample advancement opportunities. The cafe fosters an environment where smiles spread from employees to guests, positively impacting the community and creating a welcoming place of work for all. Join Urbane Cafe's team to enjoy great food, great people, and great fun, where delicious is truly in the details and every day is a chance to develop your culinary skills in a supportive, dynamic atmosphere.