Food Truck Cook

ballerinafarm; Utah; On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits including medical, and

Dental, vision, life insurance

Job summary

Ballerina Farm in Kamas, Utah is seeking a hands-on Food Truck Cook to run the line on our food truck and handle daily prep. This hybrid role blends morning/afternoon prep with cooking to order during service, ideal for someone who enjoys variety and fast pace.

We're looking for cooks with prior food truck or fast-paced kitchen experience, strong knife skills, and a commitment to quality, safety, and teamwork in a busy mobile environment.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience in a fast-paced food service setting.
• Ability to perform food preparation and active cooking during shifts.
• Strong organization in a small mobile kitchen environment.
• Solid knife skills and fundamental preparation techniques.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation and safe handling practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients daily: chop vegetables, portion proteins, sauces, marinades, batch recipes.
• Cook and assemble menu items to order with speed, accuracy and quality.
• Maintain high-quality taste, portioning, presentation, and consistency.
• Monitor ingredient levels and communicate inventory needs to management.
• Follow food safety regulations including storage, labeling, temperature monitoring.
• Keep kitchen clean, organized, and sanitary before, during, and after service.
• Manage ticket times and prioritize orders for efficient service.
• Operate, clean, and maintain kitchen equipment like grills and fryers.
• Assist with loading, unloading, stocking, and organizing supplies.
• Coordinate with front-of-house to manage order flow and timing.
• Support team and contribute to a positive work environment.

Skills

Cooking

Food prep

Knife skills

Food safety

Fast-paced environment

Teamwork

Education

Utah Food Handler Permit

Job description

Food Truck Cook

Ballerina Farm

Kamas, Utah | On-site

Full-time

About Ballerina Farm

A family-run enterprise based in the hight mountain valley of Kamas, Utah, Ballerina Farm aims to make the world a more wholesome place starting with the soil beneath our feet. What began as a family sharing their farm life and a love for the food raised and grown, has become a worldwide community with aspirations to guide anyone who wants to live a more rooted and intentional life in harmony with nature. Today, initiatives span, content, agriculture, food production, retail, e-commerce, hospitality, and a growing collection of products and experiences inspired by creation, nature, the farm, the growing team, and our friends around the world. We take pride in creating things with intention, quality, and care - from the food we produce to the products we offer and the experiences we create for our customers. At the heart of Ballerina Farm is a desire to share the beauty, simplicity, and richness of farm life with people everywhere.

The Role

We're looking for a hands-on cook to run the line on our food truck and handle prep before service. This is a hybrid role — you'll be doing morning/afternoon prep (chopping, marinating, portioning, stocking) and then cooking to order once we're serving customers. Great fit for someone who likes variety, moves fast, and takes ownership of their station from ingredient to plate

What You’ll Do

• Prepare ingredients daily, including chopping vegetables, portioning proteins, preparing sauces and marinades, and batching recipes according to established recipes and production levels.
• Cook and assemble menu items to order while maintaining speed, accuracy, and quality in a fast-paced food truck environment.
• Consistently deliver high-quality food with attention to taste, portioning, presentation, and consistency.
• Monitor ingredient levels throughout each shift and communicate inventory needs to management to ensure adequate stock.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations, including proper food storage, labeling, temperature monitoring, and safe food handling practices.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen before, during, and after service.
• Manage ticket times and prioritize orders to ensure efficient service and a positive guest experience.
• Safely operate, clean, and maintain kitchen equipment, including grills, fryers, burners, and other food preparation equipment.
• Assist with loading, unloading, stocking, and organizing food, supplies, and equipment for daily operations and events.
• Collaborate closely with the front‑of‑house team to manage order flow, communicate wait times, and ensure accurate and timely order fulfillment.
• Support team members as needed and contribute to a positive, collaborative work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need

• Previous cooking experience required, preferably in a food truck, restaurant kitchen, catering operation, or other fast‑paced food service environment.
• Comfortable performing both food preparation and active cooking throughout the same shift.
• Ability to work efficiently and maintain organization in a small, mobile kitchen environment.
• Strong knife skills and a solid understanding of fundamental food preparation techniques.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling practices.
• Current Utah Food Handler Permit required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and frequently lift up to 50 pounds, including food supplies, equipment, and coolers.
• Dependable, punctual, and flexible to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and special events as business needs require.
• Positive attitude with the ability to remain calm, adaptable, and collaborative during busy service periods.
• Strong work ethic and a team‑first mindset with a commitment to delivering high‑quality food and exceptional guest experiences.

About the Opportunity

• This is a full‑time, non‑exempt position
• This position requires work to be performed on‑site in Kamas, Utah, and is expected to work the majority of Fridays and Saturdays, as these are our busiest days. The remaining two workdays each week will be scheduled at our local Hideout location to support food preparation and production. We are closed Sundays.

Why You Want to Work Here

• Paid Time Off and holiday pay
• Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and more.

Ballerina Farm is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.