Cook- Morning Shift

AUBERGINE KITCHEN

Cook — Morning Shift

Kitchen — Morning Production

Reports To: General Manager

Shift: Morning shifts 7:30am-4pm | Weekends included | Closed Sundays

Job Type: Full-Time Monday through Saturday 

Pay: $17-18

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Ability to communicate in English, Spanish, or Portuguese.

• Pace and precision in a high-demand environment; strong organization and attention to detail for recipe consistency.

• 25+; prior experience in a restaurant or professional kitchen required.

• Completes Aubergine's onboarding and position-specific training; Food Handler Certificate within 14 days of hire (company-supported).

• Available 30–40 hrs/week incl. weekends/holidays (closed Sundays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, July 4th).

• Able to stand/move for extended periods, lift/push/carry up to 50 lbs, and work around heat, steam, and cold.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Production & Cooking

• Roast proteins and prepare hot sauces per production orders and par levels, adjusting for customer flow.

• Follow proper cooling/reheating procedures; label, date, and store all items correctly; report shortages or quality issues immediately.

Food Safety & Documentation

• Measure and record food temperatures at every stage (cooking, storing, cooling, reheating); rotate stock using FIFO.

• Keep your workstation clean, organized, and sanitized, following all health and safety practices every shift.

Kitchen Coordination

• Coordinate with prep and line cooks for continuous workflow; maintain shift notes for the next team.

• Support other stations as needed, assist training new team members, and report equipment or safety issues to leadership.

BENEFITS

Employee discount, PTO, referral program.