Back-of-House Cook — Breakfast & Brunch, Team-First

First Watch; Hillside (NJ); On-site; USD 2,204,000 - 3,306,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(K) Retirement Savings Program

50% meal discount for you and family

Tuition Reimbursement & High School

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Circle of Well-being: Cirrus MD tele-m

Job summary

First Watch is hiring cooks for its back-of-house team in Hillside, NJ. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and executing chef-curated recipes for breakfast, brunch, or lunch.

Newly hired cooks will train in a station aligned with their skills, with no night shifts. The position offers plenty of growth opportunities and a strong people-first culture that values employees alongside customers.

Qualifications

• Teamwork and communication are essential in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Attention to detail and commitment to food safety are required.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain clean, organized stations.

Responsibilities

• Support back-of-house operations to ensure high-quality, safe food.
• Work with cooks to prepare menu items per established recipes.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized station.
• Collaborate with team to deliver timely service.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Food safety

Fast-paced environments

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

First Watch is hiring cooks for its back-of-house team in Hillside, NJ. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and executing chef-curated recipes for breakfast, brunch, or lunch.

Newly hired cooks will train in a station aligned with their skills, with no night shifts. The position offers plenty of growth opportunities and a strong people-first culture that values employees alongside customers.