Cook: Fast-Paced Kitchen, Quality & Team-Driven

First Watch

Silver Spring (MD)

On-site

USD 22,000 - 30,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance
401(K) Retirement Savings Program
50% meal discount for you, along with…
Tuition Reimbursement & High School
Spot Pet Insurance
Complimentary Calm App access
Perks at Work discounts

Job summary

First Watch seeks energetic cooks to join our Back-of-the-House team in a no-night-shifts environment. We prioritize our people and empower teams to deliver exceptional breakfast, brunch, or lunch experiences with independent decision-making.

Our perks include comprehensive health insurance, 401(k), meal discounts, tuition reimbursement, and more. Training is station-based to match your comfort and skill level, ensuring quality dishes and teamwork.

Qualifications

  • Newly hired cooks will train in a specific station based on comfort level and innate skill.
  • Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively.
  • Commitment to high-quality, safe food in a fast-paced kitchen.
  • Willingness to follow Chef recipes and use fresh ingredients.
  • Maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized station.

Responsibilities

  • Train in a specific station based on comfort level and innate skill.
  • Communicate well with others and value teamwork.
  • Deliver high-quality, safe food in a fast-paced kitchen.
  • Follow recipes and use only the freshest ingredients.
  • Maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized station.

Skills

Teamwork
Communication
Food safety

Job description

First Watch seeks energetic cooks to join our Back-of-the-House team in a no-night-shifts environment. We prioritize our people and empower teams to deliver exceptional breakfast, brunch, or lunch experiences with independent decision-making.

Our perks include comprehensive health insurance, 401(k), meal discounts, tuition reimbursement, and more. Training is station-based to match your comfort and skill level, ensuring quality dishes and teamwork.

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