Prep Cook, OPENING TEAM
About The Position
Naked Farmer is hiring Prep Cooks for its second St. Petersburg, Florida location, scheduled 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 foundational members of the scratch-based kitchen. They prepare fresh vegetables, sauces, marinades, and other ingredients, using food-preparation equipment and working with the team under kitchen leadership. The role supports kitchen operations and the work of chefs, farmers, suppliers, and the neighborhood. Experience is not necessary; the company will teach successful candidates how to perform the role. Naked Farmer describes its kitchens as places for ongoing education, flavor discovery, and culinary development. The company is expanding its locations and working toward becoming 100% locally sourced. It participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for newly hired employees.
Requirements
- A passion for real, good 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 approach and respect for colleagues.
- Effective verbal communication and a proactive, positive mindset.
- Motivation to create outstanding experiences for employees and guests.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to learn quickly, adapt, master 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 preparation guidelines.
- Follow food safety protocols.
- Operate food-preparation equipment according to required procedures.
- Manage cold-preparation equipment, including fit-wash and Robot Coupe.
- Keep preparation stations clean and food-safe throughout the shift.
- Set up and dismantle food-preparation areas, keeping equipment organized and sanitary.
- Communicate with kitchen leadership and other kitchen zones to assess and meet preparation needs.
- Keep all areas consistently stocked.
- Learn seasonal menus and their components.
- Store received orders properly.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and a vibrant work culture.
- Profit-sharing incentives.
- 401(k).
- Annual paid vacation.
- Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Career progression opportunities within a rapidly growing company.
- One complimentary Naked Farmer meal daily.
- Flexible work schedule.
- Ongoing education and culinary learning opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
