Our YOU FIRST Philosophy
In addition to no night shifts, ever and our fully chef-curated menu, our #1 priority has always been our people. We care about our customers, and we care about you! Thats where our YOU FIRST culture begins each day, we put our employees first and strive to make them happy. They are empowered with an independence to make decisions that will help provide an exceptional breakfast, brunch, or lunch experience for their customers. In fact, we like to say, we love our employees more than bacon. And that says a lot.
A Few of The Perks (and not just the coffee!)
All employees are eligible for the following:
Health Insurance*
Dental & Vision Coverage
Unlimited access to medical and behavioral telemedicine through Cirrus MD
Flexible Spending Account - set aside money for health care expenses*
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account - set aside money for dependent care for children up to age 13*
401(K) Retirement Savings Program
50% meal discount for you, along with spouse / dependent children at all company restaurants
Child Discount Program at The Learning Experience
Employee Assistance Program and personal / professional coaching
Bright Horizon - back up child and elder care
Supplemental Insurance (accident, critical illness, indemnity)
Paid Time Off (PTO) - must meet the minimum hourly requirements
Tuition Reimbursement & High School Diploma Program
Spot Pet Insurance
Complimentary premium access to the Calm App, plus 5 gift subscriptions
Perks at Work (over 30,000 discount on purchases for travel, fitness, auto event tickets & more)
*FT Employees are eligible the first of the month after 60 days of employment and must enroll within 30 days of employment.
About The Position
Our Back-of-the-House team members have a mutual respect for quality food, and they perform their responsibilities as if placing a personal signature on every plate. Newly hired cooks will train in a specific station based on their comfort level & innate skill. In other words, you dont need to master the art of flipping an egg to work at First Watch (unless you want to!).
Does this sound like you? Our Cooks (just to name a few):
Communicate well with others and believe in the importance of teamwork
Are responsible for delivering high-quality, safe food in a fast-paced kitchen
Follow our amazing recipes (yep - our Chef is an award winner!) & Use only the freshest ingredients
Maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized station
Must be at least 18 years of age
Who We Are
First Watch is the leading Daytime Dining concept serving made-to-order breakfast, brunch and lunch using fresh ingredients. A recipient of hundreds of local Best Breakfast and Best Brunch accolades, First Watch's chef-driven menu rotates five times a year and includes elevated executions of classic favorites alongside specialties such as its Quinoa Power Bowl, Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Chickichanga, Morning Meditation fresh juice and signature Million Dollar Bacon. After first appearing on the list in 2022 and 2023, First Watch was named 2024s #1 Most Loved Workplace in America by Newsweek and the Best Practice Institute. In 2023, First Watch was named the top restaurant brand in Yelps inaugural list of the top 50 most-loved brands in the U.S. In 2022, First Watch was awarded a sought-after MenuMasters honor by Nation's Restaurant News for its seasonal Braised Short Rib Omelet. First Watch operates more than 580 First Watch restaurants in 31 states. For more information, visit www.firstwatch.com .
Dishwasher Requirements
No previous restaurant experience required
Must be able to effectively communicate with customers, management and coworkersAble to work positively in a fast-paced environment
Multi-task oriented able to perform multiple job functions at one time
Punctual with regular and reliable attendance
Honesty and integrity
Must be at least 18 years of age
Basic math and reading and writing skills
Safety conscious - must understand and always follow the food safety program guidelines, including personal hygiene, sanitation, and proper safe food handling procedures and must complete company food handler training requirements.
Additional Requirements
Walk and stand throughout the entire shift
Continuously reach, bend, lift, carry, stoop, twist and turn
Regularly lift up to 50 pounds
Be able to work in hot, wet, humid and loud environment for long periods of time
Ability to be exposed to and work with cleaning chemicals
Understand basic liquid measurements
Must report to work in a neat, clean uniform and present a well-groomed, hygienic appearance
Must wear slip resistant shoes and apron at all times, as supplied by First Watch