Prep Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Prep Cook

Urban Egg is an elevated breakfast experience (and yes—brunch and lunch too!). From our locally sourced ingredients to the open-kitchen layouts, every detail reflects the love and care that goes into each plate. Our restaurants are clean, inviting, and full of positive energy, designed to feel fun and welcoming, while delivering the quality every guest can taste. We’re proud of what we do. 

Why work for Urban Egg? We are an Employer of Choice and have lots to offer to our team members. Among other things, you get competitive pay, great benefits, and ideal work hours—so you’re home every night! We have a generous PTO policy, an Employee Assistance Program for your mental, emotional, and financial well-being, matching 401(k), opportunities for growth and development, and much more!

We are seeking a Prep Cook to join our culinary team. This role is essential in ensuring that all ingredients are prepared efficiently and to the highest standards, supporting the smooth operation of our kitchen. If you have a passion for food preparation and a commitment to quality, we invite you to apply and grow with us.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients by washing, peeling, chopping, and measuring as per recipes and standards
• Assist in setting up workstations with all necessary supplies and ingredients
• Check quality of ingredients
• Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines to maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment
• Support the kitchen team during service hours by providing prepped ingredients promptly
• Maintain organization of storage areas and ensure proper labeling and storage of ingredients
• Assist with inventory management and notify supervisors of low stock levels
• Adhere to portion control and presentation standards to ensure consistency
• Use proper safety equipment, such as cut gloves, when preparing food

Benefits

• Health Insurance (FT team members)
• Dental Insurance (FT team members)
• Vision Insurance (FT team members)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Matching 401(k) (all team members)
• Employee Assistance Program (available to all team members, family, and household members)
• Norton LifeLock (all team members)
• On-Demand Pay (access your pay when you need it)

Paid Sick Leave (Colorado)

Per the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act ("HFWA"), Urban Egg provides the following paid leave to all employees working in a Colorado-based location: Up to 48 hours of paid leave per year, for the use of a variety of health and safety needs. Team members earn 1 hour of leave for every 30 hours worked. Leave is paid at the same pay rate as time worked.

• Minimum of (2) years experience in a full-service kitchen
• Ability to follow directions and replicate recipes
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of basic knife skills, kitchen equipment use & maintenance
• Daytime and weekend availability