Cook — No Night Shifts in a Chef-Driven Kitchen

First Watch; Kenilworth (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(K) Retirement Savings Program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Meal discounts

Job summary

First Watch is hiring cooks who share our YOU FIRST culture and pride themselves on teamwork and excellence. Our team delivers breakfast, brunch, and lunch with a passion for quality and guest satisfaction.

You will work in a fast-paced kitchen, following chef-crafted recipes with fresh ingredients. We offer comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities, plus no night shifts, empowering you to thrive in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work collaboratively with kitchen staff and front-of-house teams.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain consistency across batches.
• Maintain clean, sanitized, and organized workstation and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Communicate well with others and uphold teamwork in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Deliver high-quality, safe food in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Follow our recipes using fresh ingredients as prepared by Chef.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized workstation.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Food safety

Job description

First Watch is hiring cooks who share our YOU FIRST culture and pride themselves on teamwork and excellence. Our team delivers breakfast, brunch, and lunch with a passion for quality and guest satisfaction.

You will work in a fast-paced kitchen, following chef-crafted recipes with fresh ingredients. We offer comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities, plus no night shifts, empowering you to thrive in a supportive environment.