What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook - Morning Shift position at AUBERGINE AND COMPANY?
AUBERGINE KITCHEN
Cook — Morning Shift
Kitchen — Morning Production
Reports To: General Manager
Shift: Monday–Saturday, 8am–3pm | Weekends included | Closed Sundays
Job Type: Full-Time & Part-Time
Pay: $17.00/hr guaranteed (base tips)
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 up to 40 hrs/week (full-time or part-time) 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.
Aubergine Kitchen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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