Cook

First Watch; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Unlimited access to Cirrus MD telemed

Flexible Spending Account - health

Dependent Care FSA

401(K) Retirement Savings

50% meal discount for you and family

Child Discount Program

Employee Assistance Program

Bright Horizon - back up child/elder

Supplemental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement & High School

Spot Pet Insurance

Calm App premium access

Job summary

First Watch is hiring in Edison, NJ, offering a people-first culture with no night shifts. Cooks will train in specific stations and contribute to breakfast, brunch, or lunch service with fresh, chef-curated menu items.

Expect teamwork, attention to food safety, and opportunities to grow in a supportive kitchen environment. Our benefits package includes health insurance, FSA options, retirement plan, meal discounts, tuition assistance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Teamwork and clear communication are essential in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Adhere to food safety standards and recipes.
• Maintain clean, organized prep and cooking stations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items with consistency and quality.
• Follow recipes and plating standards set by the Chef.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen while maintaining safety.
• Keep work areas clean and sanitized throughout shifts.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Food safety

Attention to detail

Job description

In addition to no night shifts ever, and our fully chef-curated menu, our #1 priority has always been our people. We care about our customers, and we care about you! That’s where our YOU FIRST culture begins – each day, we put our employees first and strive to make them happy. They are empowered with independence to make decisions that will help provide an exceptional breakfast, brunch, or lunch experience for their customers. In fact, we like to say we love our employees more than bacon. And that says a lot.

A Few of The Perks (and not just the coffee!)

All employees are eligible for the following:

• Health Insurance*
• Unlimited access to medical and behavioral telemedicine through Cirrus MD
• Flexible Spending Account - set aside money for health care expenses*
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account - set aside money for dependent care for children up to age 13*
• 401(K) Retirement Savings Program
• 50% meal discount for you, along with spouse / dependent children at all company restaurants
• Child Discount Program at The Learning Experience
• Employee Assistance Program and personal / professional coaching
• Bright Horizon - back up child and elder care
• Supplemental Insurance (accident, critical illness, indemnity)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - must meet the minimum hourly requirements
• Tuition Reimbursement & High School Diploma Program
• Spot Pet Insurance
• Complimentary premium access to the Calm App, plus 5 gift subscriptions
• Perks at Work (over 30,000 discounts on purchases for travel, fitness, auto event tickets & more)

*FT Employees are eligible the first of the month after 60 days of employment and must enroll within 30 days of employment.

About The Position

Our Back-of-the-House team members have a mutual respect for quality food, and they perform their responsibilities as if placing a personal signature on every plate. Newly hired cooks will train in a specific station based on their comfort level & innate skill. In other words, you don’t need to master the art of flipping an egg to work at First Watch (unless you want to!)

Does this sound like you? Our Cooks (just to name a few):

• Communicate well with others and believe in the importance of teamwork
• Are responsible for delivering high-quality, safe food in a fast-paced kitchen
• Follow our amazing recipes (yep - our Chef is an award winner!) & use only the freshest ingredients
• Maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized station