Morning-Shift Cook — Independent, Team-First Kitchen Pro

First Watch

Hampstead (MD)

On-site

USD 19,000 - 26,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Program
Paid Time Off
Meal discount for you
Tuition Reimbursement
Coaching and personal development
Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

First Watch in Hampstead, MD is hiring Cooks to join our Back-of-the-House team. We offer a people-first culture with no night shifts, a chef-curated menu, and a focus on delivering breakfast, brunch, or lunch with quality and speed.

Newly hired cooks will train in a station that matches their comfort level and skills. You should communicate well, work with teammates, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen while following our recipes to serve exceptional meals.

Qualifications

  • Communicate well with others and believe in the importance of teamwork.
  • Deliver high-quality, safe food in a fast-paced kitchen.
  • Follow recipes and use fresh ingredients.

Responsibilities

  • Train in a specific station based on comfort level and innate skill.
  • Maintain a clean, sanitized and organized station.
  • Assist in delivering high-quality breakfast, brunch, or lunch.
  • Work collaboratively with Back-of-the-House team to ensure consistency.

Skills

Communication
Teamwork
Food Safety
Following recipes
Clean station

Job description

First Watch in Hampstead, MD is hiring Cooks to join our Back-of-the-House team. We offer a people-first culture with no night shifts, a chef-curated menu, and a focus on delivering breakfast, brunch, or lunch with quality and speed.

Newly hired cooks will train in a station that matches their comfort level and skills. You should communicate well, work with teammates, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen while following our recipes to serve exceptional meals.

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