Empowered Cook: Chef-Curated Breakfast & Lunch

First Watch

Woodbridge (VA)

On-site

USD 21,000 - 28,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance
Telemedicine Cirrus MD
Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care FSA
401(K) Retirement Savings Program
50% meal discount
Child Discount Program
Employee Assistance Program
Bright Horizon
Supplemental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement & High School
Spot Pet Insurance
Calm App Premium
Perks at Work

Job summary

First Watch is seeking cooks who value teamwork and service, offering no night shifts and a PEOPLE-FIRST culture. You will work under chef-curated menus to deliver breakfast, brunch, or lunch with focus on quality and speed. Training is tailored to your strengths, ensuring you grow while you contribute to an exceptional guest experience.

We provide extensive benefits and perks, from healthcare to retirement plans and meal discounts, plus coaching and work-life support that prioritizes employees.

Qualifications

  • Teamwork is essential in our Back-of-the-House roles.
  • Deliver high-quality, safe food in a fast-paced kitchen.
  • Follow our recipes and use fresh ingredients.
  • Maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized station.

Responsibilities

  • Cooks train in a specific station based on comfort level and innate skill.
  • Deliver high-quality, safe food in a fast-paced kitchen.
  • Follow our recipes and use only the freshest ingredients.
  • Keep a clean, sanitized, and organized station at all times.

Skills

Teamwork
Food safety
Recipe adherence
Clean station

Job description

First Watch is seeking cooks who value teamwork and service, offering no night shifts and a PEOPLE-FIRST culture. You will work under chef-curated menus to deliver breakfast, brunch, or lunch with focus on quality and speed. Training is tailored to your strengths, ensuring you grow while you contribute to an exceptional guest experience.

We provide extensive benefits and perks, from healthcare to retirement plans and meal discounts, plus coaching and work-life support that prioritizes employees.

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