Cook / Kitchen Team

About the role

Join our team at Modern Market—a farm-fresh eatery that serves awesome food in a fast-paced, open-kitchen setting. We cook from scratch all day, every day because we don’t believe in shortcuts. Our Culinary Rockstars work to prepare the best food according to our high standards, chopping, prepping, sautéing, grilling, baking, and using their skills to create healthy, mouthwatering dishes. We hire people and train them, so restaurant experience is great but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conceive and update menus several times a year that embody our brand and showcase seasonal ingredients, featuring a diverse range of chef bowls, homestyle plates, and salads.
• Lead and manage back-of-house staff, including prep cooks and dishwashers, providing guidance, training, and support to foster a positive and productive work environment.
• Execute recipes with precision and consistency.
• Continuously expand culinary knowledge of techniques and best practices.
• Perform quality checks to ensure all food meets culinary and safety standards, mastering ingredients, measurements, and preparation techniques.
• Comply with restaurant standards for safety, hygiene, and quality.
• Manage trash, cardboard, and recyclable materials.
• Handle kitchen equipment and clean spills promptly throughout the shift.

Qualities we look for

• Friendly and enthusiastic.
• Guest-focused.
• Ready and excited to learn.
• Team-oriented.

Benefits

• Living wages—we don’t expect you to work for minimum wage.
• Free food—you’ll receive a free meal during full shifts and 20% off outside working hours.
• Full benefits package for full-time team members.