Food Prep- Mornings

Aubergine Kitchen; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

PTO

Referral program

Job summary

Aubergine Kitchen is hiring a part-time Food Prep team member in Meridian, Idaho. The role focuses on ingredient preparation, following recipes, and maintaining food safety. Must be able to communicate in English, Spanish, or Portuguese and lift up to 50 lbs.

Training provided and a Food Handler Certificate is required within 14 days of hire. Shifts are early, 6:30am–2pm, Monday/Wednesday/Friday with weekends including some holidays; Sundays closed.

Qualifications

• Able to communicate in English, Spanish, or Portuguese.
• Speed and efficiency with repetitive tasks; follow instructions carefully.
• 21+; prior experience in a restaurant or professional kitchen required.
• Onboarding and position-specific training; Food Handler Certificate within 14 days (company-supported).
• Available on weekends/holidays (closed Sundays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, July 4th).
• Stand/move for extended periods; lift up to 50 lbs; work around heat, steam, and cold.

Responsibilities

• Ingredient preparation per instructions and recipes—washing, peeling, chopping, and slicing with precision.
• Follow portioning guidelines to ensure consistent flavor, appearance, and quality in every batch.
• Organize and rotate all items using FIFO; label products with date and name per Aubergine's standards.
• Keep workstation clean, organized, and compliant with food safety standards throughout the shift.
• Inform your manager immediately if a recipe, ingredient, or instruction is unclear, incorrect, or unavailable.

Skills

Multilingual EN/ES/PT

Attention to detail

Food handling

Physical stamina

Team player

Education

Food Handler Certificate

Job description

AUBERGINE KITCHEN

Food Prep

Kitchen - Prep Area

Reports To: General Manager

Shift: Early shifts 6:30am- 2pm | Weekends included | Closed Sundays

Job Type: Part-Time | Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Pay: $16/hr

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 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.