Cook — Team-First Kitchen, No Night Shifts

First Watch; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Telemedicine

Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care FSA

401(K) Retirement Savings

Meal Discount

Child Discount Program

EAP

Back-up Child/Elder Care

Supplemental Insurance

PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Calm App Access

Perks at Work

Job summary

First Watch is hiring cooks in Washington, DC, offering a people-first culture with no night shifts and opportunities to work in a chef-curated menu environment. You will join a team that values independence, teamwork, and delivering exceptional breakfast, brunch, or lunch experiences.

As a back-of-house team member, you’ll train in a station that fits your comfort and skill, communicate well with others, and follow our acclaimed recipes to serve high-quality, safe food quickly.

Qualifications

• Teamwork and communication with kitchen staff.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain quality.
• Knowledge of safe food handling in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Work in a fast-paced kitchen to prepare high-quality dishes.
• Communicate effectively with teammates to ensure smooth service.
• Follow recipes and equipment safety standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized station throughout shifts.

Skills

Teamwork

Cooking

Food safety

Communication

Job description

First Watch is hiring cooks in Washington, DC, offering a people-first culture with no night shifts and opportunities to work in a chef-curated menu environment. You will join a team that values independence, teamwork, and delivering exceptional breakfast, brunch, or lunch experiences.

As a back-of-house team member, you’ll train in a station that fits your comfort and skill, communicate well with others, and follow our acclaimed recipes to serve high-quality, safe food quickly.