Cook: Fast-Paced Kitchen Delivering Quality & Teamwork

First Watch; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; 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-D

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

First Watch is hiring Cooks for daytime shifts in New Jersey. You’ll work in a fast-paced, chef-curated kitchen that prioritizes people first and delivers fresh breakfast, brunch, and lunch options.

Join a team that values teamwork, safety, and continuous learning, with perks that support health, growth, and work-life balance. You’ll help craft exceptional dishes while maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well with others and support a collaborative kitchen team.
• Follows food safety protocols and maintains sanitation standards.
• Willingness to learn multiple kitchen stations and adapt to daily needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to First Watch recipes and standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation.
• Assist in training new cooks and onboarding teammates.
• Communicate effectively with team members and managers to ensure timely service.

Skills

Teamwork

Food safety

Job description

First Watch is hiring Cooks for daytime shifts in New Jersey. You’ll work in a fast-paced, chef-curated kitchen that prioritizes people first and delivers fresh breakfast, brunch, and lunch options.

Join a team that values teamwork, safety, and continuous learning, with perks that support health, growth, and work-life balance. You’ll help craft exceptional dishes while maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment.