Night-Shift Cook — Dinner Production & Food Safety

AUBERGINE AND COMPANY; Salt Lake City (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 Salt Lake City is hiring a Night Shift Cook to support dinner production and closing operations. You’ll prepare protein batches, manage leftovers, and ensure safe, efficient service.

The role requires 30–40 hours per week with weekend/holiday availability; you must complete the Food Handler Certificate within 14 days of hire. The position offers $17 per hour base plus tips and growth opportunities within an Equal Opportunity employer.

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

Multilingual English/Spanish/Português

Closing shift pace

Restaurant experience

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

Food Handler Certificate

Job description

Aubergine Kitchen in Salt Lake City is hiring a Night Shift Cook to support dinner production and closing operations. You’ll prepare protein batches, manage leftovers, and ensure safe, efficient service.

The role requires 30–40 hours per week with weekend/holiday availability; you must complete the Food Handler Certificate within 14 days of hire. The position offers $17 per hour base plus tips and growth opportunities within an Equal Opportunity employer.