AUBERGINE KITCHEN Cook — Night Shift Kitchen — Evening & Closing Production Reports To: Assistant Manager / GM Shift: Evening shifts | Weekends included | Closed Sundays Job Type: Full-Time Pay: $17 WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR • 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. • 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 Dinner Production & Cooling • 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. Food Safety & Organization • 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. Shift Handover & Support • 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. BENEFITS Employee discount, PTO, referral program.