Cook: No Night Shifts, Team-First Kitchen + Perks

First Watch; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(K)

Meal Discount

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO

Employee Assistance

Job summary

First Watch is seeking enthusiastic cooks who thrive in a fast-paced kitchen and value teamwork. The role emphasizes no night shifts, a people-first culture, and opportunities to grow while delivering breakfast, brunch, and lunch with quality and care.

You’ll train in a station that matches your comfort level, follow chef-developed recipes, work cleanly, and contribute to a positive dining experience for guests.

Qualifications

• Newly hired cooks will train in a station based on comfort level and innate skill.
• Deliver high-quality, safe food in a fast-paced kitchen with accuracy.
• Follow recipes and use only fresh ingredients for consistency.

Responsibilities

• Communicate well with others and contribute to teamwork.
• Prepare, cook, and plate menu items according to recipes.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized station throughout service.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Food safety

Fast-paced

Recipe adherence

Kitchen cleanliness

Job description

First Watch is seeking enthusiastic cooks who thrive in a fast-paced kitchen and value teamwork. The role emphasizes no night shifts, a people-first culture, and opportunities to grow while delivering breakfast, brunch, and lunch with quality and care.

You’ll train in a station that matches your comfort level, follow chef-developed recipes, work cleanly, and contribute to a positive dining experience for guests.