Cook - No Nights, People-First Kitchen with Perks

First Watch; Park Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(K) Retirement Savings Program

50% meal discount for you and family

Job summary

First Watch is hiring entry-level cooks for our breakfast, brunch, and lunch concepts in Park Ridge, NJ. You’ll join a supportive team that values people first, with opportunities to grow as you deliver high-quality, safely prepared dishes in a fast-paced kitchen.

We emphasize teamwork, independence in decision-making, and staying organized at a busy line. FT positions include a range of benefits and meal discounts, with no night shifts required where possible.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates teamwork and communication in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Follows food safety practices and cleanliness standards.
• Maintains a clean, organized station and adheres to recipes.

Responsibilities

• Support back-of-house team to prepare and plate dishes with quality and speed.
• Deliver high-quality, safe food in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Follow Chef’s recipes and use fresh ingredients.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized station throughout shift.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Food safety

Kitchen cleanliness

Job description

First Watch is hiring entry-level cooks for our breakfast, brunch, and lunch concepts in Park Ridge, NJ. You’ll join a supportive team that values people first, with opportunities to grow as you deliver high-quality, safely prepared dishes in a fast-paced kitchen.

We emphasize teamwork, independence in decision-making, and staying organized at a busy line. FT positions include a range of benefits and meal discounts, with no night shifts required where possible.