Restaurant Prep Cook / Pastry Cook

PLATES - Tustin (CA), 13380 Jamboree Rd, Irvine, California, United States of America Job Description Posted Friday, June 5, 2026 at 7:00 AM Restaurant Prep / Pastry Cook 13380 Jamboree Rd, Irvine, CA 92602 Pay: $16.90 per hour - $21.16 per hour (potential with tips) New Urban Plates Health & Wellness Plan for all Team Members for $12 per month offering healthcare and wellness services for you and your family! Counseling Services Teladoc Services Dental Discounts Hearing Care Fitness Membership Contact Lenses Diabetic Supplies 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) 75% off meals 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 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. Job Benefits & Perks Join a company that values your performance and invests in your growth, offering you not just a job, but a rewarding, long‑term career path. You’ll always have a guaranteed hourly base rate, plus tips for every hour worked for every FOH and BOH position. You will have the ability to earn additional compensation from our Team Member recognition program where top performers in 2025 earned in excess of an additional $6,000. You will receive industry‑leading, company‑paid restaurant Front‑of‑House (FOH) and Back‑of‑House (BOH) training programs designed to help you grow and excel. Explore a career opportunity representing a premium fast‑casual/ fast‑fine regional restaurant chain nationally recognized for making craveable, wholesome, clean food accessible to all. Build meaningful connections with your community while improving their lives with world‑class meals served fresh from scratch using quality ingredients served at an honest value in an always kind way. Work in a beautifully designed restaurant environment that you’ll take pride in every day. Enjoy a full‑time or part‑time schedule designed for work‑life harmony, with prime opportunities to connect with our guests and achieve your earning goals. Be part of a company that truly cares—offering exceptional benefits that set you up for success both personally and professionally. Explore the opportunity to grow with Urban Plates. Equal Opportunity Employer Urban Plates LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation, and related medical conditions), age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military/veteran status, and any other characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law. Urban Plates LLC provides modification/reasonable accommodation to disabled individuals to assist in the hiring process and to qualified individuals with disabilities in the performance of essential job functions, as required by federal, state, and local law. A reasonable effort is also made to accommodate the religious needs of employees. Any individual seeking modification/accommodation to apply for employment or to participate in the application/interview process should contact Human Resources. Apply Today! #J-18808-Ljbffr