Cook — No Night Shifts, People-First Kitchen Hero

First Watch; Tennessee; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(K) Retirement Savings Program

50% meal discount

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Employee coaching

Cirrus MD telemedicine access

Job summary

First Watch is seeking talented cooks to join our Back-of-the-House team in a role with no night shifts and a focus on quality breakfast, brunch, and lunch. You will train in a station that fits your strengths and contribute to a fast-paced kitchen that values teamwork and fresh ingredients.

Candidates should be able to follow established recipes, maintain cleanliness, and deliver safe, high-quality meals to guests in a supportive, employee-first environment.

Qualifications

• Newly hired cooks will train in a specific station based on comfort level and innate skill.
• Cooks must communicate well with others and value teamwork.
• Deliver high-quality, safe food in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Follow our recipes and use fresh ingredients.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized station.

Responsibilities

• Communicate well with others and believe in the importance of teamwork.
• Deliver high-quality, safe food in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Follow our amazing recipes and use only the freshest ingredients.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized station.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Food safety

Job description

First Watch is seeking talented cooks to join our Back-of-the-House team in a role with no night shifts and a focus on quality breakfast, brunch, and lunch. You will train in a station that fits your strengths and contribute to a fast-paced kitchen that values teamwork and fresh ingredients.

Candidates should be able to follow established recipes, maintain cleanliness, and deliver safe, high-quality meals to guests in a supportive, employee-first environment.