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 +

Application instructions

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Deadline

September 30, 2026