Cook: Team-First Kitchen with Flexible Benefits

First Watch; Tennessee; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(K) Retirement Savings Program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Meal discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Circus? Wait Cirrus MD telemedicine

Calm App premium access

Perks at Work

Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care FSA

Bright Horizon

Supplemental Insurance

Spot Pet Insurance

Job summary

First Watch is hiring Cooks to join the Back-of-the-House team. You’ll work in a fast-paced kitchen with a fully chef-curated menu, and there are no night shifts. Newly hired cooks will train in a specific station based on your comfort level and innate skill, contributing to breakfast, brunch, or lunch service.

You’ll work with a team that values independence, quality food, and safe preparation, while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a supportive, employee-first culture.

Qualifications

• Team-oriented with focus on safe food handling.
• Ability to follow established chef recipes and standards.
• Maintain clean, organized workstation and kitchen area.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality, safe food in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Communicate effectively with team to ensure smooth service.
• Follow recipes and use fresh ingredients as directed by Chef.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized station.

Skills

Teamwork

Food safety

Recipe adherence

Clean workstation

Job description

First Watch is hiring Cooks to join the Back-of-the-House team. You’ll work in a fast-paced kitchen with a fully chef-curated menu, and there are no night shifts. Newly hired cooks will train in a specific station based on your comfort level and innate skill, contributing to breakfast, brunch, or lunch service.

You’ll work with a team that values independence, quality food, and safe preparation, while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a supportive, employee-first culture.