Cook — Empowered Kitchen, Team-First Culture & Perks

First Watch; Springfield (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(K) Retirement Savings Program

50% meal discount for you, along with…

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Comprehensive PTO

Job summary

First Watch is hiring Back-of-the-House cooks for a breakfast, brunch, or lunch concept in a fast-paced environment. There are no night shifts, and our people-first culture empowers you to contribute with independence while delivering exceptional meals for guests.

New hires will train in a station that matches their comfort level and innate skill; you don’t need to master egg flipping to join us. We value teamwork, food safety, and fresh ingredients in a collaborative kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Teamwork and clear communication are essential.
• Deliver high-quality, safe food in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Follow recipes using fresh ingredients.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized, organized station.

Responsibilities

• Communicate well with others and teamwork is valued.
• Deliver high-quality, safe food in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Follow our recipes using fresh ingredients.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized station.

Skills

Teamwork

Food Safety

Job description

First Watch is hiring Back-of-the-House cooks for a breakfast, brunch, or lunch concept in a fast-paced environment. There are no night shifts, and our people-first culture empowers you to contribute with independence while delivering exceptional meals for guests.

New hires will train in a station that matches their comfort level and innate skill; you don’t need to master egg flipping to join us. We value teamwork, food safety, and fresh ingredients in a collaborative kitchen environment.