Night Kitchen Cook - Dinner Prep & Closing + PTO/Discount

Aubergine Kitchen; Riverton (UT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

PTO

Referral program

Job summary

Aubergine Kitchen is seeking a Cook for the night shift in Riverton, Utah. This full-time position runs 4pm–9:30pm, with weekends included and Sundays closed. The role focuses on evening and closing production.

As a Dinner Cook, you will prepare dinner protein batches, monitor temperatures, and ensure strict food safety and cleanliness. Applicants should be 21+, have prior kitchen experience, and be able to lift up to 50 lbs; bilingual English/Spanish/Portuguese is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ with restaurant/kitchen experience.
• Food Handler Certificate within 14 days (company-supported).
• Availability 30–40 hrs/week incl. weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dinner protein batches based on projected sales and par levels; manage leftovers responsibly to minimize waste.
• Measure and record food temperatures during cooking, cooling, and reheating, following food safety procedures.
• Rotate all items using FIFO; maintain high food quality through closing.
• Ensure all equipment and surfaces are clean, sanitized, and organized by end of shift.
• Communicate with the morning team through clear records of what was prepared and cooled; assist with closing duties.
• Monitor ingredient usage, report shortages, and flag equipment or safety issues to leadership.

Skills

Languages

Restaurant/Kitchen experience

Evening work ability

Education

Food Handler Certificate

Job description

Aubergine Kitchen is seeking a Cook for the night shift in Riverton, Utah. This full-time position runs 4pm–9:30pm, with weekends included and Sundays closed. The role focuses on evening and closing production.

As a Dinner Cook, you will prepare dinner protein batches, monitor temperatures, and ensure strict food safety and cleanliness. Applicants should be 21+, have prior kitchen experience, and be able to lift up to 50 lbs; bilingual English/Spanish/Portuguese is a plus.