LEAD PREP COOK

Farm To People; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Family meal

Career progression

Job summary

Farm To People is seeking a Lead Prep Cook to oversee a small kitchen team in Brooklyn, starting at 6AM. You will guide prep, train cooks, and ensure recipes are followed with attention to quality and safety.

Strong leadership and organizational skills are required to manage time, communicate clearly, and maintain a fast-paced environment. You will work closely with Cook and Pack teams, ensuring accurate forecasting, inventory, and adherence to DOH standards while fostering a collaborative

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in a kitchen
• 1+ years in a leadership role
• Fluent in Spanish and English
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and stand 8+ hours

Responsibilities

• Kick-off prep day at 6AM and assign tasks
• Organize prep labor and coordinate with Cook and Pack teams
• Lead by example and maintain high energy
• Follow recipes and improve processes as needed
• Create daily prep lists based on forecasts and constraints
• Order ingredients for daily production
• Train prep cooks on new recipes and standards
• Ensure DOH and internal food-safety standards compliance
• Maintain clean, organized workstations and storage
• Label and store items using FIFO to minimize waste
• Communicate issues and safety hazards immediately
• Foster collaborative team environment
• Continuously refine techniques and learn new skills

Skills

Leadership

Bilingual: Spanish & English

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Job description

Company Description

Farm to People is an online farmers market grocery delivery service specializing in sustainably-sourced, local, fresh produce and artisanally produced foods. Our customers can subscribe to a series of curated Farm Boxes or choose to shop à la carte. We deliver 7 days per week and are expanding in the NYC market. Our mission is to provide an ethical marketplace where people can know where their food is coming from.

Lead Prep Cook

Farm To People

• Date September 09, 2026
• Location Brooklyn, NY
• Category Culinary
• Job type Full-Time

Job Description

We’re seeking a detail-oriented, energetic Lead Prep Cook to join our team. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys directing a small team toward completing a goal, and is a motivated self-starter with exceptional communication and organizational skills. They know how to navigate a team of diverse personalities, ensuring everyone’s work is consistent and correct. You’ll have a large presence in the growth of our prepared foods kitchen, helping to guide and teach prep cooks as our offerings, space, and schedule grow. You must be able to work well with your teammates, manage their time effectively, and execute consistently, day in and day out. We value hard workers with excellent time management skills and emotional maturity when under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Kick-off the prep day at 6AM, distributing tasks from a centralized prep list, and ensuring all prep priorities are addressed.
• Facilitate our prep team, organizing their labor as they complete tasks, and ensuring they communicate their needs, progress, and handoffs to our Cook and Pack teams.
• Lead by example and execute daily production with undeniable energy. Make it look easy, day in and day out.
• Follow internal recipes, iterate on how their process can improve, and adapt quickly as recipes are updated or new items are introduced.
• Create clear daily prep lists and production plans based on volume forecasts, staffing, and equipment constraints, with a focus on efficiency and minimizing overtime.
• Order ingredients needed for daily production, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Train and coach prep cooks on new recipes, techniques, and standards, in partnership with the Kitchen Operations Manager.
• Ensure full compliance with DOH and internal food safety standards, including temperature logs, chemical dilution, glove use, and sanitation practices.
• Lead by example with perfect attendance, strong knife skills, organization, cleanliness, and attention to detail.
• Foster a collaborative, respectful team environment through clear communication and hands‑on leadership.
• Identify, communicate, and escape equipment issues, safety hazards, or quality concerns immediately.
• Maintain clean and organized workstations, floors, storage areas, and walk‑ins throughout the shift.
• Properly label, date, and store all prepared items using FIFO protocols to minimize waste and ensure food safety.
• Demonstrate continuous improvement by actively refining techniques, learning new skills, and incorporating feedback.

About You

• 4+ years experience in a kitchen, 1+ years in a leadership role
• Fluent in Spanish and English
• Passion for operational excellence, consistency, and leadership
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and stand for 8+ hours
• Must have great passion for cooking, vegetables, farming and hospitality
• Strong communication, organizational and problem‑solving skills
• Possess a positive and collaborative attitude
• Must be a leader, capable of instructing, guiding, and correcting coworkers
• Eager to help others learn and develop
• Always ready for a challenge and ready to constantly learn and improve

Benefits

• We offer competitive wages and the opportunity to progress your career
• 30% staff discount on all groceries
• Family Meal

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

Deadline

September 30, 2026