Food Prep

Aubergine Kitchen; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

PTO

Referral program

Job summary

Aubergine Kitchen in Draper, UT is seeking a Kitchen — Prep Area team member for early shifts with 30–40 hours weekly, including weekends. The role involves ingredient prep, strict portioning, and food safety duties in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities include labeling, FIFO organization, and clear communication with the General Manager. Requires Food Handler training within 14 days; prior restaurant experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate in English, Spanish, or Portuguese.
• Fast pace with repetitive tasks; follow instructions carefully.
• Age 21 or older; prior restaurant/kitchen experience preferred.
• Complete Aubergine onboarding; Food Handler Certificate within 14 days (company supports).
• Available 30–40 hours/week including weekends/holidays.
• Able to stand/move for extended periods; lift up to 50 lbs; work around heat, steam, cold.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients, sauces, and dressings per instructions and recipes; wash, peel, chop, slice precisely.
• Follow portioning guidelines to ensure consistent flavor and presentation.
• Organize and rotate items using FIFO; label with date and name.
• Keep workstation clean and compliant with food safety standards.
• Inform manager of unclear or unavailable ingredients or instructions.

Skills

Multilingual ability

Speed & accuracy

21+ age

Food handler training

Weekend availability

Physical stamina

Job description

AUBERGINE KITCHEN

Food Prep

Kitchen — Prep Area

Reports To: General Manager

Shift: Early shifts Monday - Saturday | Weekends included | Closed Sundays

Job Type: Full-Time & Part-Time, 7am-2pm

Pay: $16

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Ability to communicate in English, Spanish, or Portuguese.

• Speed and efficiency with repetitive tasks; ability to follow instructions carefully and stay focused under pressure.

• 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

Ingredient Preparation

• Prepare ingredients, sauces, and dressings per instructions and company recipes — washing, peeling, chopping, and slicing with precision.

• Strictly follow portioning guidelines to ensure consistent flavor, appearance, and quality in every batch.

Food Safety & Organization

• Organize and rotate all items using FIFO; label products with date and name per Aubergine's standards.

• Keep your workstation clean, organized, and compliant with food safety standards throughout the shift.

Communication

• Inform your manager immediately if a recipe, ingredient, or instruction is unclear, incorrect, or unavailable.

BENEFITS

• Employee discount, PTO, referral program.