Prep Cook

Naked Farmer; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Naked Farmer is seeking a Prep Cook to join their team in Tampa, FL. This role involves food preparation, teamwork, and maintaining high standards of food safety. Ideal candidates will have a passion for cooking and a strong work ethic, contributing to a vibrant work culture and community-focused dining experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary and vibrant work culture

Profit-sharing incentives

Annual paid vacation

Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance

Opportunities for career progression

Complimentary Naked Farmer meal daily

Flexible work schedule

Qualifications

• Passion for real, good food and eagerness to learn new culinary practices.
• Demonstrated reliability and strong work ethic.
• Capable of meeting physical demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Uphold food safety and quality standards, preventing cross-contamination.
• Prep both cold and hot food items, adhering to guidelines.
• Maintain clean and organized food preparation areas.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Communication

Job description

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PREP COOK

Location: 4306 W. Gandy Blvd Tampa, FL 33611

PREP COOK

Location: 4306 W. Gandy Blvd Tampa, FL 33611

Pay: $18-$18.50/hr. (Training pay $17.50)

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
• Flexible work schedule
  
  

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.
• An eye for detail.
• 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.
  
  

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. Currently operating six restaurants in Tampa Bay and South Florida, we are in the process of adding six more across the state over the next 18 months.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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