Assistant Cook

AUBERGINE KITCHEN Assistant Cook

Kitchen — Morning & Night

Reports To: Lead Cook / Assistant Manager

Shift: Monday 8:30am-4pm, Friday/Saturday 4pm-9pm |Shifts include weekends | Closed Sundays

Job Type:Part-Time

Pay: $16

• Ability to communicate in English, Spanish, or Portuguese.
• Willingness to learn from lead cooks; sense of urgency and accuracy in a fast-paced kitchen; punctual, organized, and detail-oriented.
• 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 20-40 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.

• Assist preparing proteins, sauces, and hot items per the lead cook's instructions; support cooking, reheating, cooling, and storing with accurate temperature recording.
• Keep the production area and line stocked with proteins and sauces throughout service.

• Label and organize food items respecting expiration dates and FIFO rotation.
• Clean and sanitize equipment, utensils, and surfaces during and after the shift; report missing ingredients or damaged equipment immediately.

• Document what was prepared or cooled for the next shift; support lead cooks with opening/closing organization.
• Night shift Assistant Cooks assist with closing duties; support other stations as needed.

Employee discount, PTO, referral program.