Assistant Cook

Aubergine Kitchen; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

PTO

Referral program

Job summary

Aubergine Kitchen is seeking an Assistant Cook for Morning and Night shifts in Mesa. Reports to Lead Cook / Assistant Manager. Schedule includes Monday–Saturday 8am–3pm with weekends; Sundays closed.

This role offers full-time and part-time options with a starting pay of $16 per hour. Responsibilities include assisting with protein and sauce prep, maintaining a clean production area, ensuring proper temperature records, and supporting opening/closing tasks.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate in English, Spanish, or Portuguese.
• Willingness to learn; fast-paced kitchen.
• 21+ with restaurant experience preferred.
• Food Handler Certificate within 14 days (company-supported).

Responsibilities

• Assist preparing proteins, sauces, and hot items per the lead cook's instructions.
• Keep the production area stocked with proteins and sauces during service.
• Label and organize food items with FIFO rotation; sanitize equipment and surfaces.

Skills

English

Spanish

Portuguese

Education

Food Handler Certificate

Job description

AUBERGINE KITCHEN

Assistant Cook

Kitchen — Morning & Night

Reports To: Lead Cook / Assistant Manager

Shift: Monday - Saturday 8am-3pm|Shifts include weekends | Closed Sundays

Job Type: Full-Time & Part-Time

Pay: $16

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 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.

• 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 Support

• 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.

Food Safety & Organization

• 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.

Shift Communication & Support

• 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.

BENEFITS

Employee discount, PTO, referral program.