Prep Cook

Naked Farmer Careers; Florida; On-site; USD 25,485 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Profit-sharing incentives

Annual paid vacation

Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance

Complimentary meal daily

Job summary

A farm-to-table restaurant group in Florida is seeking a Prep Cook to ensure the kitchen operates efficiently while preparing fresh ingredients. This role requires a passion for cooking, teamwork, and food safety adherence. Join a vibrant culture with competitive pay and opportunities for career progression. Responsibilities include food prep, equipment operation, and maintaining prep stations. Ideal candidates are reliable, eager to learn, and thrive in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Eager to learn new culinary practices and skills.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Able to thrive in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Uphold food safety and quality standards.
• Prep cold and hot food items according to guidelines.
• Maintain food-safe prep stations throughout the shift.
• Communicate prep needs effectively with kitchen leadership.

Skills

Passion for real, good food

Effective verbal communication

Reliability

Team collaboration

Tools

Food preparation equipment

Job description

Pay

Pay: $18.50-$19/hr. (Training pay $18/hr.)

About Naked Farmer

Naked Farmer is a pioneering farm-to-table restaurant group with multiple locations across Florida, cooking and serving scratch-made, healthy, and affordable meals. Our restaurants celebrate the seasonality of vegetables and the spirit of innovation, striving to create a sustainable food system that strengthens the connection between farmers and the community.

About the role

As the foundation of our scratch-based kitchens, our Prep Cooks are instrumental in creating the culinary deliciousness that defines us. If you have a genuine passion for cooking (or desire to learn) and believe that knife skills are life skills, we invite you to join our team. In this role, you\'ll immerse yourself in every aspect of food preparation, ensuring our kitchen operates like a well-oiled machine. Embrace each day with the understanding that teamwork makes the dream work, and your role is an essential part of the collective success of our chefs, farmers, suppliers and neighborhood. Come prepared to cut fresh vegetables, make sauces and marinades from scratch and leverage food preparation equipment with finesse, working in harmony with the team and under the guidance of kitchen leadership to prep the essential ingredients that keep us moving forward.

Benefits

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

At Naked Farmer, we are cultivating the next generation of hospitality talent. Our scratch-based kitchens are a hub for individuals passionate about real, good food. You will mentor and inspire those eager to share their enthusiasm for hospitality, ensuring their shifts are enjoyable and efficient. 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

• Uphold the highest standards of food safety and quality, preventing cross-contamination.
• Masterfully prep both cold and hot food items, adhering to precise preparation guidelines.
• Follow strict food safety protocols.
• Skillfully operate food preparation equipment, ensuring each step is followed with precision.
• Manage cold prep equipment such as fit-wash and robot coupe.
• Maintain immaculate, food-safe prep stations throughout your shift.
• Efficiently set up and dismantle food preparation areas, keeping prep equipment organized and sanitary.
• Facilitate clear communication between kitchen leadership and various kitchen zones to gauge and fulfill prep needs.
• Ensure consistent stocking of all areas.
• Continuously expand your knowledge of our evolving seasonal menus and its components.
• Properly store received orders.

You have

• A passion for real, good food, with an eagerness to learn new culinary practices and skills.
• Demonstrated reliability and a strong work ethic.
• Capable of meeting the physical demands of the position, including lifting up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• A collaborative spirit and a profound respect for your colleagues, contributing positively to our collective success.
• Effective verbal communication and a proactive, positive mindset.
• Driven to create outstanding experiences for both employees and guests.
• A quick learner, ready to adapt and thrive as you master new recipes and embrace changes in our seasonal menu offerings.
• Accountable and able to thrive in a high-volume environment with strict standards and expectations.