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First Watch is a leading daytime dining concept renowned for its made-to-order breakfast, brunch, and lunch offerings featuring the freshest ingredients available. With more than 630 locations across 32 states, First Watch has built a reputation as a premier destination for quality food and exceptional hospitality. The company operates with a chef-driven menu philosophy called "Follow the Sun," which focuses on rotating the menu multiple times per year to highlight high-quality flavors at their seasonal peak. Signature dishes like the Million Dollar Bacon, Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Quinoa Power Bowl, and fresh juices such as the Kale Tonic demonstrate the company's dedication to culinary excellence and innovation.

First Watch is proud to be recognized as the #1 Best Breakfast by Newsweek's Readers' Choice Awards 2025 and has been named the #1 Most Loved Workplace in America for both 2024 and 2025 by the Best Practice Institute. This prestigious recognition highlights its commitment to creating a positive and employee-centric work environment. The company is known for its YOU FIRST culture, which prioritizes the well-being and satisfaction of its employees. This philosophy reflects a supportive workplace where team members are empowered with independence and encouraged to deliver an exceptional dining experience. First Watch also emphasizes community impact, donating a portion of proceeds from every kid's meal to support various charitable causes, amassing nearly $2 million to date.

The position available is for a Back-of-the-House Cook, an essential part of the First Watch culinary team. Candidates do not need to be expert chefs to apply; training is offered at a specific station aligned with the individual's skills and comfort level. The role involves preparing high-quality, safe food in a fast-paced kitchen environment, adhering strictly to award-winning recipes crafted by an acclaimed chef, and using only the freshest ingredients. The cook is expected to maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized workstation while working collaboratively within a team that values communication and mutual respect.

This role is perfect for individuals who are passionate about food and teamwork, want to work without night shifts, and are eager to contribute to an award-winning restaurant brand that truly values its people. Being at least 18 years old is a requirement to ensure a safe and compliant work environment. This employment opportunity offers a range of benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance; telemedicine access; flexible spending accounts; a 401(k) program; meal discounts; and many more perks designed to support the physical, professional, and personal wellness of team members. If you want to join a company that loves its employees more than bacon and leads the way in daytime dining, First Watch might be the ideal place for you.