Restaurant Line Cook - Grill, Carve, Bowls

Urban Plates is a premium fast-casual restaurant chain committed to changing the way the world eats. Founded in 2011 in Del Mar, California, by two food industry veterans who sought to create a dining experience free of compromise, Urban Plates has grown to 22 locations across California. The company prides itself on making craveable, wholesome, clean food accessible to all, focusing on scratch cooking with quality ingredients that are sustainably grown and ethically treated. Urban Plates offers a thoughtfully designed restaurant environment that balances the energetic buzz of an open kitchen with a neighborhood's casual and comfortable vibe, creating a welcoming atmosphere where guests feel connected and valued.

Urban Plates is dedicated to being a great workplace that fosters personal and professional growth. The company provides extensive training and leadership development opportunities alongside competitive hourly pay plus tips. Employees benefit from a comprehensive health and wellness plan costing just $12 per month, which covers services such as counseling, telehealth, dental discounts, hearing care, fitness membership, contact lenses, and diabetic supplies. Additional benefits include paid sick time, flexible scheduling, discounted meals, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, accident coverage, a flexible spending account, pet insurance, and a 401k plan for those who qualify. Urban Plates emphasizes a supportive and inclusive culture, ensuring equal opportunity employment and accommodations for individuals with disabilities and religious needs.

The Restaurant Line Cook position focuses on the Hot Side of the kitchen, primarily handling the Bowls, Carve/Grill, Soup, and Braise stations. A Line Cook at Urban Plates is responsible for preparing and producing visually appealing, high-quality food that adheres to standardized recipes and procedures. This role is essential to delivering the consistent, wholesome meals that are a hallmark of the Urban Plates experience. Team members are encouraged to take pride in their work and the restaurant environment, with the goal of providing guests with fresh-made, clean food served at an honest value.

Urban Plates seeks to build a strong connection between its team members and the communities they serve, promoting a culture where all employees are prepared, developed, supported, and valued. The company’s promise includes providing clear training and feedback, personal and professional development, empowerment to perform safely and effectively, a welcoming sense of belonging, and career advancement opportunities. This role offers the chance to become part of a vibrant company culture that respects and rewards effort and achievement.

This position offers a competitive pay range from $16.90 to $21.74 per hour, inclusive of tips, and a flexible full-time or part-time schedule designed to support work-life balance. Team members also have access to a unique Team Member recognition program where high performers have earned substantial additional compensation. Urban Plates invites individuals passionate about food and hospitality to join their team and contribute to a movement aimed at bettering the world’s dining experiences, one plate at a time. The position is located at the 2080 Fair Oaks Blvd, Sacramento, CA location, welcoming applicants looking for a rewarding career path in a nationally recognized, fast-casual restaurant brand.