PRODUCTION COOK

Farm To People; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Staff discount

Family Meal

Job summary

Farm to People is seeking a detail-oriented Production Cook to join our NYC-area kitchen. You will create large batches from prepped components, verify taste and quality, and work closely with a team to maintain production pace and accuracy.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in a kitchen, a passion for vegetables and hospitality, and the physical stamina to lift 50+ lbs and stand 8+ hours. Competitive wages and staff discounts are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a professional kitchen or culinary environment.
• Strong leadership and teamwork abilities.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to food safety and high standards.

Responsibilities

• Assemble menu items from prepped components following recipe specs and maintain consistent quality.
• Confirm taste, seasoning, and quality before packing; flag deviations promptly.
• Coordinate with Prep and Pack teams on timing and handoffs to ensure smooth production flow.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitized workstation; adhere to FIFO for all items.
• Complete opening and closing duties and report shortages or issues to management.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Stamina

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.

Production Cook

Farm To People

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

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.

Job Description

We’re seeking a detail-oriented, reliable Production Cook to join our team. This role creates large batches of prepared products from fully prepped components. We are looking for a cook who follows recipe specs exactly, can confirm taste and quality before handoff, and can keep pace with the day’s production volume.

You should be a cornerstone cook, someone we can rely on to push to get the job done no matter how hard the task. Additionally, you will be working as part of a team; your fit with our team is as important as culinary prowess.

Responsibilities

Your main duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assemble menu items from prepped components according to recipe specifications; Correct ratios, method, and presentation every time.
• Confirm taste, seasoning, and quality profile matches recipe standard before an item moves to Pack. Follow internal recipes exactly; flag any deviation or ingredient issue immediately rather than improvising.
• Communicate clearly with the Prep team on incoming components and with the Pack team on outgoing handoffs — timing, quantity, and quality.
• Follow FIFO protocols for all components and finished items: properly labeled, dated, and rotated.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitized workstation, including knives, cutting boards, and equipment, throughout the shift.
• Keep pace with daily production volume without compromising consistency.
• Complete all opening and closing duties.
• Comply with all DOH and internal food safety standards, including temperature logs and sanitation practices.
• Communicate product shortages, quality concerns, or equipment issues to management right away.
• Any additional duties or special projects as requested by management.

About You

• 3+ years experience in a kitchen
• 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
• 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

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