Prep Cook - PART TIME

TRUCE; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

TRUCE is hiring Prep Cooks at our Brentwood location in Tennessee. The role foundations include transforming raw ingredients into menu components in a 100% scratch kitchen, ensuring precision, consistency, and speed before service begins.

We seek 1–2 years of kitchen experience and mastery of knife skills, with a health-conscious, no seed oil focus. This on-site position offers growth as the brand expands from its first location.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in a professional kitchen, preferably in a scratch-cooking environment.
• Mastery of basic knife skills is required.
• Experience in a no seed oil or health-conscious environment is a plus.
• Reliable early-morning availability and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• The Scratch Standard: Execute daily prep lists with total accuracy. Follow recipes exactly to maintain our promise of all-natural ingredients and zero seed oils.
• Technical Precision: Maintain consistent knife cuts and portioning to ensure uniform cooking and presentation.
• Volume Management: Manage time to complete high-volume prep tasks within designated timeframes.

Skills

Knife skills

Kitchen experience

Scratch cooking

Tools

Food processors

M ixers

Slicers

Industrial scales

Job description

Pay starts at $18.00 per hour and goes up depending on experience.

Join the Truce Team — Where “Fine Food Fast” Meets Real Passion

At Truce, we’re redefining what food can be. With our tagline“fine food fast,”we serve up clean, sustainable ingredients - always free from artificial additives and seed oils - without sacrificing speed, flavor, or experience.

But what really sets us apart? Our people.

We believe hospitality isn’t just a job, it’s a craft. Our front-of-house team delivers exceptional service that makes every guest feel seen, welcomed, and valued. Behind the scenes, our kitchen and baking teams bring the magic to life, preparing over 180 scratch-made items daily by hand.

Love creativity? Our baristas and beverage servers craft incredible drinks, from rich coffees and refreshing mocktails to energizing protein drinks and house-made sodas that guests can’t stop talking about.

Prefer a fast-paced environment? We’ve got that too. Our convenient drive-thru keeps things moving for guests on the go, perfect for team members who thrive on energy and efficiency.

Why Truce?

• Be part of something from the ground up. This is our first location, with plans for more on the way!
• Grow with us! Your opportunity expands as we do.
• Work with real food, made fresh, every single day.
• Join a team that truly puts people first, both guestsandemployees.

Hours of Operation:

7:00 AM – 9:30 PM. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Whether you're passionate about hospitality, love working with your hands, or thrive in a high-energy environment, there’s a place for you at Truce.

Come build something special with us.

We're searching for fabulous Prep Cooks to join our team!!

Position Summary:

The Prep Cook is the foundation of the Truce kitchen, responsible for transforming raw, high-quality ingredients into the building blocks of our menu. Because we are a 100% scratch kitchen, your role is vital: you ensure every sauce, protein, and vegetable meets our clean standardsbefore the doors even open. Youare responsible forprecision, consistency, and speed, ensuring the line is set for success with fresh, chef-driven components prepared without shortcuts or seed oils.

Culinary Execution

• The Scratch Standard: Execute daily prep lists with total accuracy. Followrecipes exactlytomaintainour promise ofall-naturalingredients and zero seed oils.
• Technical Precision: Maintainconsistent knife cuts and portioning to ensure uniform cooking and presentation.
• Volume Management: Efficiently manage your time to complete high-volume prep tasks (scaling recipes, butchery, vegetable prep) within designatedtimeframes.

Quality Control & Freshness

• Ingredient Integrity: Inspect all produce and proteins upon arrival for freshness. If itdoesn’tmeet our premium standard, alert the Kitchen Lead.
• FIFO & Rotation: Maintainstrict First-In, First-Out (FIFO) standards. Label, date, and store all prepared items correctly to minimize waste and ensure peak flavor.
• Taste & Texture: Conduct quality checks on prepared batches to ensure seasonings and textures align with the Truce flavor profile.

Sanitation & Safety

• Workspace Excellence: Maintaina clean, organized, and sanitized station.
• Allergen Awareness: Follow strict protocols to prevent cross-contamination, ensuring our health-focused guests are protected.
• Equipment Care: Safelyoperateand clean food processors, mixers, slicers, and industrial scales.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Professional Experience: 1–2 years of experience in a professional kitchen, preferably in a scratch-cooking environment. Mastery of basic knife skills isrequired.
• Ingredient Knowledge: Familiarity with raw, whole ingredients. Experience working in a no seed oil or health-conscious environment is a plus.
• Detail Oriented: Ability to follow complex recipes and measurements with total consistency.
• Reliability: An early bird mentality; the ability to show up on time and be prepared to power the kitchen's production.

Qualifications:

• Above average math skills.
• A positive attitude and good manners.
• Neat personal appearance and proper personal hygiene.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the primary language(s) of the work location. Fluency in English may be essential for certain customer service stations within this position.