Cook - Team-First Kitchen, Health Benefits

First Watch; Trenton (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(K) Retirement Savings Program

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

First Watch is hiring in Michigan for cooks who thrive in a fast-paced kitchen and value teamwork. The role emphasizes breaking away from night shifts while preparing chef-curated menus for breakfast, brunch, and lunch.

You will be trained in a specific station and encouraged to deliver high-quality, safe meals. Benefits include employee-first culture with growth opportunities and a range of perks to support well-being and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Teamwork is essential.
• Clear communication with teammates is required.
• Maintain high health and safety standards in the kitchen.
• Follow standardized recipes accurately.
• Keep a clean and organized station.

Responsibilities

• Support back-of-house with quality food preparation for breakfast, brunch, and lunch.
• Train in station-specific tasks to match comfort and skill.
• Follow chef instructions and use fresh ingredients.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized kitchen station at all times.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Food safety

Recipe adherence

Clean workspace

Job description

First Watch is hiring in Michigan for cooks who thrive in a fast-paced kitchen and value teamwork. The role emphasizes breaking away from night shifts while preparing chef-curated menus for breakfast, brunch, and lunch.

You will be trained in a specific station and encouraged to deliver high-quality, safe meals. Benefits include employee-first culture with growth opportunities and a range of perks to support well-being and work-life balance.