Prep Cook, OPENING TEAM

Naked Farmer Careers•West Palm Beach, FL

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Naked Farmer is hiring a Prep Cook for its opening team at its first West Palm Beach, Florida 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 the community. Prep Cooks support the scratch-based kitchen by preparing ingredients and helping keep kitchen operations organized and efficient. The role includes preparing fresh vegetables, making sauces and marinades from scratch, and using food-preparation equipment under the guidance of kitchen leadership. Prep Cooks work collaboratively with the team and help ensure the kitchen has the ingredients and supplies needed to serve guests. Experience is not necessary; the company will teach employees how to succeed in the role. Candidates should be passionate about food or eager to learn, reliable, detail-oriented, adaptable, and able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The position includes physical demands such as lifting up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Requirements

Experience is not necessary; willingness to learn is expected.
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 spirit 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 thrive in a high-volume environment with strict standards and expectations.

Responsibilities

Uphold food safety and quality standards and prevent cross-contamination.
Prepare cold and hot food items according to precise preparation guidelines.
Follow food safety protocols.
Operate food-preparation equipment according to required procedures.
Manage cold-preparation equipment, including fit-wash and Robot Coupe.
Maintain clean, food-safe preparation stations throughout the shift.
Set up and dismantle food-preparation areas efficiently, keeping equipment organized and sanitary.
Communicate with kitchen leadership and kitchen zones to assess and meet preparation needs.
Keep all areas consistently stocked.
Learn the seasonal menus and their components.
Store received orders properly.
Prepare fresh vegetables and make sauces and marinades from scratch.