Night Shift Cook: Dinner Prep & Closing, PTO

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

PTO

Referral program

Job summary

Aubergine Kitchen is seeking a Night Shift Cook to join our kitchen team. You will handle dinner production, cooling, and closing tasks, ensuring safety and quality standards are met during evening hours.

The role requires punctuality, teamwork, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with heat and steam. Responsibilities include preparing protein batches, recording temperatures, rotating stock with FIFO, and communicating utensils and prep status to the morning crew.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate in English, Spanish, or Portuguese.
• Pace and accuracy in a closing-shift environment; ability to stay calm during peak hours and hold standards through the end of service.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare protein batches for dinner service based on projected sales and par levels; manage leftovers responsibly to minimize waste.
• Measure and record food temperatures during cooking, cooling, and reheating, strictly following food safety procedures.
• Rotate all items using FIFO; maintain high food quality through closing — no shortcuts.
• 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

English

Spanish

Portuguese

Job description

Aubergine Kitchen is seeking a Night Shift Cook to join our kitchen team. You will handle dinner production, cooling, and closing tasks, ensuring safety and quality standards are met during evening hours.

The role requires punctuality, teamwork, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with heat and steam. Responsibilities include preparing protein batches, recording temperatures, rotating stock with FIFO, and communicating utensils and prep status to the morning crew.