AUBERGINE KITCHEN
Cook — Night Shift
Kitchen — Evening & Closing Production
Reports To: Assistant Manager / GM
Shift: Monday - Saturday 3pm-10pm | Closed Sundays
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $17/hour
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Ability to communicate in English, Spanish, or Portuguese.
- Pace and accuracy in a closing-shift environment; ability to stay calm during peak hours and hold standards through the end of service.
- 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
Dinner Production & Cooling
- Prepare protein batches for dinner service based on projected sales and par levels; manage leftovers responsibly to minimize waste.
- Measure and record food temperatures during cooking, cooling, and reheating, strictly following food safety procedures.
Food Safety & Organization
- Rotate all items using FIFO; maintain high food quality through closing — no shortcuts.
- Ensure all equipment and surfaces are clean, sanitized, and organized by end of shift.
Shift Handover & Support
- Communicate with the morning team through clear records of what was prepared and cooled; assist with closing duties.
- Monitor ingredient usage, report shortages, and flag equipment or safety issues to leadership.
BENEFITS
Employee discount, PTO, referral program
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Experience:
- back of house cook: 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person
