What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook - Night Shift position at AUBERGINE AND COMPANY?
AUBERGINE KITCHEN
Cook — Night Shift
Kitchen — Evening & Closing Production
Reports To: Assistant Manager / GM
Shift: Evening shifts 4pm-10pm| Weekends included | Closed Sundays
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $17-18
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.
21 ; 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.
Salary : $17 - $18