Cook / Kitchen Team

About the role

Modern Market is a farm‑fresh eatery that serves awesome food in a fast‑paced, open kitchen setting. Our teams are made up of people who love living a healthy lifestyle, serving others, and making the world a better place. We cook from scratch all day, every day because when it comes to good food, we don’t believe in shortcuts. As a Cook you will work in the back‑of‑house culinary team, preparing food to our high standards and delivering an excellent guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Conceive and update menus several times a year that embody our brand and showcase seasonal ingredients, featuring a diverse range of chief bowls, Homestyle plates, and salads.
• Lead and manage back‑of‑house staff, including prep cooks and dishwashers.
• Provide 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.

Qualifications

• Friendly attitude.
• Enthusiasm for the role.
• Strong guest focus.
• Eagerness to learn and grow.
• Team‑oriented mindset.
• Restaurant experience is a plus, but not required – we train all new team members.

Benefits

• Living wages – we pay above minimum wage.
• Free meals during full shifts and 20 % off meals outside of working hours.
• Full‑time team members are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package.