Prep Cook, OPENING TEAM

Naked Farmer•Palm Beach, FL

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Naked Farmer is hiring Prep Cooks for its first West Palm Beach location, expected to open in Fall 2026. Naked Farmer is a farm-to-table fast-casual restaurant group serving scratch-made, seasonal, healthy, and affordable meals. Its mission is to build a better food system by connecting farmers with their communities. Prep Cooks are essential to the scratch-based kitchen and prepare ingredients that support the work of the chefs, farmers, suppliers, and neighborhood. The role involves preparing fresh vegetables, sauces, marinades, and other hot and cold food items; operating food preparation equipment; and maintaining clean, organized, sanitary work areas. Prep Cooks work collaboratively under kitchen leadership in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, following precise preparation and food safety standards. Experience is not necessary; the company will provide training. Naked Farmer describes its workplace as a community for people passionate about food and hospitality, with ongoing education, flavor discovery, and opportunities to progress within a growing company. Employees receive a complimentary Naked Farmer meal daily. The company participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for new hires.

Requirements

Experience is not necessary; willingness to learn is expected.
Passion for food and eagerness to learn culinary practices and skills.
Reliability and a strong work ethic.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including lifting up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Collaborative spirit and respect for colleagues.
Effective verbal communication and a proactive, positive mindset.
Commitment to creating outstanding experiences for employees and guests.
Attention to detail.
Ability to learn quickly, adapt, master new recipes, and embrace seasonal menu changes.
Accountability and ability to work in a high-volume environment with strict standards and expectations.

Responsibilities

Uphold food safety and quality standards and prevent cross-contamination.
Prepare hot and cold food items according to precise preparation guidelines.
Follow food safety protocols.
Operate food preparation equipment according to procedures.
Manage cold-prep equipment, including fit-wash and Robot Coupe.
Maintain clean, food-safe preparation stations throughout the shift.
Set up and dismantle food preparation areas, keeping equipment organized and sanitary.
Communicate with kitchen leadership and other kitchen zones to identify and fulfill preparation needs.
Keep all areas consistently stocked.
Learn seasonal menus and their components.
Properly store received orders.
Contribute to a collaborative kitchen environment and help ensure shifts are enjoyable and efficient.