Line Cook, OPENING TEAM

Naked Farmer; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing incentives

401K

Annual paid vacation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Complimentary Naked Farmer meal daily

Career progression opportunities

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Naked Farmer in Nashville, TN is seeking a Line Cook to join our scratch-based kitchen. You will work with our culinary team to cook and plate dishes, mastering stations and recipes while upholding our high standards.

You don’t need prior experience—we’ll train you. This role offers a competitive hourly rate, benefits, and opportunities for growth within our expanding company.

Qualifications

• Experience not required; training provided.
• Able to work in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, mix, and cook a variety of foods using recipes as a guide.
• Learn and work across different kitchen stations to build skills.
• Support the team during all service times.
• Handle multiple tasks in the kitchen and maintain cleanliness.
• Uphold Naked Farmer's food safety standards and quality.

Skills

Cooking skills

Teamwork

Communication

Willingness to learn

Tools

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Job description

We are excited to announce our next Naked Farmer location in Nashville, TN! We cannot wait to serve you! We will be opening Summer 2026 and are excited to begin accepting applications!

Naked Farmer is a farm-to-table fast casual restaurant serving seasonal vegetables in Florida, North Carolina, and Tennessee. We are a restaurant group looking to build on a culture of driven curiosity and ambitious innovation, finding and implementing new solutions to offer a simple, healthy, affordable meal. Our mission is to build a better food system by connecting farmers to the community. Naked Farmer is currently seeking exceptional candidates to join our team. We seek friendly, energetic, highly motivated individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Experience is not necessary. We will help teach you how to be successful in your role!

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a Line Cook, you\'ll be an integral part of our culinary team, working alongside our chefs to cook and serve delicious food. Your responsibilities will include mastering various cooking stations and ensuring that every dish is prepared to our high standards. You\'ll become proficient in our recipes and processes, serving as a reliable resource for both our team and our guests.

Compensation: $21-$23 per hour

BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary and a vibrant work culture
• Profit-sharing incentives
• 401K
• Annual paid vacation
• Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance
• Opportunities for career progression within our rapidly growing company
• A complimentary Naked Farmer meal daily
• Flexible work schedule

At Naked Farmer, we are cultivating the next generation chefs. Our scratch-based kitchens are a hub for individuals passionate about real, good food. In the role of Line Cook, you will be the backbone of our kitchen, working together with our chefs to uphold the highest standards in our scratch-based restaurant. Your passion for cooking delicious food will be evident as you learn and eventually master various cooking stations, ensuring each recipe is prepared consistently to showcase the best of the season. You will work alongside and inspire those eager to share their love for cooking. As part of our community, you will engage in ongoing education, flavor discovery, and the pursuit of culinary excellence. If you are driven by a sense of purpose and a craving for shaping the future of food, join us on our mission to build a better food system.

YOU WILL:

• Prepare, mix, and cook a variety of foods using our recipes as a guide and your tastebuds as validation.
• Learn and work across different kitchen stations, enhancing your skills each day.
• Support the team during all service times, helping out as needed.
• Handle multiple tasks in the kitchen, standing and moving for extended periods.
• Uphold Naked Farmer\'s food safety and cleanliness standards.
• Meticulously handle, prepare, and produce food while maintaining the highest levels of cleanliness.
• Operate with a sense of urgency, dedication, and precision to deliver consistently high-quality food in our fast-paced culinary environment.

YOU HAVE:

• A passion for real, good food and a willingness to learn new culinary skills.
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Ability to meet the job\'s physical demands, such as lifting up to 50 pounds, with or without accommodations.
• Team-oriented mindset, with a focus on supporting the restaurant\'s overall success.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Commitment to providing excellent service to both team members and guests.
• Attention to detail and the ability to address and solve problems.
• Eagerness to grow within our kitchen team.

ABOUT NAKED FARMER:

Born during a global pandemic, Naked Farmer quickly adapted, delivering fresh food directly from farm to doorstep. Our ethos is founded on resilience, transparency, and telling the story of the farmers behind our local food supply. With a commitment to becoming 100% locally-sourced, we are now embarking on an expansion phase, opening new locations and furthering our mission of transparency in sourcing and cooking while supporting local farmers, communities, and chefs.

And yes, all employees enjoy complimentary Naked Farmer meals every day—don\'t miss out on the sweet potatoes.

Join us as we build the future of food together.