First Watch Restaurants

Cook

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $21.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
telemedicine
Flexible spending account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
401(K) retirement savings program
Meal Discount
Child discount program
Employee assistance program
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Supplemental Insurance
Pet insurance

Job Description

First Watch is a premier daytime dining restaurant chain widely recognized for its fresh, made-to-order breakfast, brunch, and lunch offerings across more than 620 locations in 32 states. Celebrated for its chef-driven menu inspired by the "Follow the Sun" culinary philosophy, First Watch emphasizes high-quality ingredients and seasonal rotations to provide customers with elevated classics and innovative dishes like the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Quinoa Power Bowl, and their signature Million Dollar Bacon. Beyond their award-winning cuisine, First Watch deeply values community engagement, donating proceeds from every kid's meal to impactful causes and having raised more than $1.7 million to aid... Show More

Job Requirements

  • must be at least 18 years of age
  • ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • willingness to follow standardized recipes and food preparation methods
  • ability to stand for long periods and perform physical tasks
  • strong communication skills
  • availability to work flexible daytime shifts
  • compliance with health and safety regulations

Job Qualifications

  • high school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • previous experience in a food service or kitchen environment is an advantage but not required
  • strong communication skills
  • ability to work collaboratively in a team setting
  • understanding of food safety practices
  • ability to maintain cleanliness and organization under pressure
  • must be at least 18 years of age

Job Duties

  • communicate well with others and believe in the importance of teamwork
  • be responsible for delivering high-quality, safe food in a fast-paced kitchen
  • follow our amazing recipes using only the freshest ingredients
  • maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized station
  • train in a specific station based on comfort level and skill
  • ensure food safety and quality standards are met
  • support the back-of-the-house team in daily operations

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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