Cook - Morning Shift

AUBERGINE AND COMPANY; Farmington (UT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

PTO

Referral program

Job summary

Aubergine Kitchen in Farmington, UT is seeking a morning-shift cook to support production and cooking needs. You will roast proteins, prepare hot sauces, and ensure items are cooled, labeled, and stored correctly to meet daily orders.

We value reliability, teamwork, and attention to detail. The role requires 25+ years old, the ability to stand for long periods, and flexibility to work 30–40 hours per week including weekends; onboarding includes a Food Handler Certificate within 14 days.

Qualifications

• Must communicate in English, Spanish, or Portuguese.
• Prior kitchen or restaurant experience required.
• Must be 25+ years old.
• Onboarding and training completed; Food Handler Certificate within 14 days.
• Available 30–40 hrs/week including weekends/holidays.
• Physical ability to stand, lift up to 50 lbs, and work around heat, steam, and cold.

Responsibilities

• Roast proteins and prepare hot sauces per production orders and par levels.
• Follow proper cooling/reheating procedures; label, date, and store all items correctly; report shortages or quality issues immediately.
• Coordinate with prep and line cooks for continuous workflow; maintain shift notes for the next team; assist training new members.

Skills

English/Spanish/Portuguese

Attention to detail

Team coordination

Stand for long periods

Education

Food Handler Certificate

Job description

AUBERGINE KITCHEN

Cook — Morning Shift

Kitchen — Morning Production

Reports To: General Manager

Shift: Morning shifts | 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 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 & 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.