Kitchen Team Member — Fast, Fresh, Seasonal Eats

Farmer-J; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmer J is a fast‑casual, farm‑driven restaurant concept, now expanding to NYC. As a Kitchen Team member you’ll prep and serve food with care, keep the kitchen and service areas clean, and help ensure fast, friendly service for guests.

You will rotate stock, assist with deliveries, and follow strict health, safety, and sanitation policies while maintaining quality and hospitality in a bustling environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year cooking in high-volume, high-quality fast-casual or café-style restaurants.
• Proficient with Toast and basic office software.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items quickly and accurately following Farmer J’s recipes and standards.
• Serve guests with friendliness and attention when working at the counter.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards at all times, including proper hand-washing and safe food handling.
• Keep workstations, prep areas, and service counters clean, stocked, and organized.
• Assist with receiving and checking deliveries for quality and accuracy.
• Rotate stock properly using FIFO to ensure freshness and reduce waste.
• Communicate clearly and courteously with front of house team and guests.
• Handle guest requests and questions about menu items with confidence and care.
• Support team members by pitching in on cleaning and closing duties as needed.
• Follow all health, safety, and sanitation policies strictly.
• Maintain proper portion control and presentation of all food served.
• Stay flexible and ready to support other roles during busy times to keep service running smoothly.

Skills

Cooking experience

Communication

Food safety

Seasonal ingredients

Fast-paced environment

English proficiency

Math & computer basics

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Tools

Toast

Microsoft Office

Job description

Farmer J is a fast‑casual, farm‑driven restaurant concept, now expanding to NYC. As a Kitchen Team member you’ll prep and serve food with care, keep the kitchen and service areas clean, and help ensure fast, friendly service for guests.

You will rotate stock, assist with deliveries, and follow strict health, safety, and sanitation policies while maintaining quality and hospitality in a bustling environment.