Cook / Kitchen Team

Modern Market Eatery; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living wages

Free meals

Full benefits

Job summary

Modern Market Eatery in Aurora, Colorado, is hiring a Modern Market Cook for our open-kitchen team. If you love fresh, from-scratch cooking and delivering a great guest experience, this role could be for you.

You will concept and refresh seasonal menus, lead back-of-house staff, and execute recipes with precision while upholding safety and quality standards. Previous restaurant experience helps, but we train enthusiastic, team-focused applicants.

Qualifications

• Must have strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Commitment to food safety and high hygiene standards.
• Ability to manage time and multitask in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and refresh menus seasonally to reflect brand and local ingredients.
• Lead and train back-of-house staff including prep cooks and dishwashers.
• Execute recipes precisely and maintain consistent quality.
• Perform quality checks to ensure safety and culinary standards.

Skills

Team player

Food safety

Time management

Guest focus

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Menu planning

Job description

Love your job and get paid to do it. Our teams are made up of people who love living a healthy lifestyle, serving others and making the world a better place. We cook from scratch all day, every day because when it comes to good food, we don't believe in shortcuts. Join our team and help us change the world.

Modern Market CookLove your job and get paid to do it.Our teams are made up of people who love living a healthy lifestyle, serving others and making the world a better place. We cook from scratch all day, every day because when it comes to good food, we don't believe in shortcuts. Join our team and help us change the world. We are Modern Market - a farm fresh eatery that serves awesome food in a fast paced, open kitchen setting. We love food and we love providing an excellent guest experience to each person that walks through our door.Back of House / Culinary TeamOur Culinary Rockstars work to prepare the best food according to our high standards. They chop, prep, sauté, grill, bake and use their culinary skills to make our healthy, mouthwatering food. We hire PEOPLE and we train them once they are onboard - so, if you have restaurant experience, great! If you don’t, great! If any of the above sounds like you… Join our Team! We are looking for people who:

• are FRIENDLY!
• have ENTHUSIASM!
• show GUEST FOCUS!
• are ready and EXCITED to LEARN!
• want to be part of a TEAM!

Key Responsibilities Include (not Limited To)

• Conceive and update menus several times a year that embody our brand and showcase seasonal ingredients, featuring a diverse range of chief bowls, Homestyle’s plates, salads.
• Lead and manage back-of-house staff, including prep cooks, and dishwashers. Provide guidance, training, and support to foster a positive and productive work environment.
• Execute recipes with precision and consistency
• Continuously expand culinary knowledge of techniques and best practices.
• Perform quality checks to ensure all food meets culinary and safety standards mastery of ingredients, measurements, and preparation techniques
• Comply with restaurant standards for safety, hygiene, and quality
• Manage trash, cardboard, and recyclable materials
• Handle kitchen equipment and clean spills promptly throughout the shift

Wonder what you get, in addition to a great team to work with?

• LIVING WAGES - We wouldn't work for minimum wage and don't expect someone with your talents to either.
• FREE FOOD - We eat our food every day and think you should too. You'll receive a free meal during your full shifts as well as 20% off outside your working hours.
• BENEFITS - Full time team members are eligible for a full benefits package that's rock solid! Our favorite benefits, however, is still the free food.

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