Restaurant Cook - Day Shift

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! They are empowered with an independence to make decisions that will help provide an exceptional breakfast, brunch, or lunch experience for their customers. A Few of The Perks (and not just the coffee!)

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

Paid Time Off (PTO) - must meet the minimum hourly requirements

Tuituion Reimbursement & High School Diploma Program

Complimentaty 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)

*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. In other words, you don’t need to master the art of flipping an egg to work at First Watch (unless you want to!).

Are responsible for delivering high-quality, safe food in a fast‑paced kitchen.

First Watch is the leading Daytime Dining concept serving made‑to‑order breakfast, brunch and lunch using the freshest ingredients available. Guided by its “Follow the Sun” culinary philosophy, First Watch's chef‑driven menu rotates five times a year to feature the highest‑quality flavors at their peak, offering elevated executions of classic favorites, fresh juices like the Kale Tonic, and fan favorites such as the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Quinoa Power Bowl and signature Million Dollar Bacon. For every kid’s meal served, First Watch proudly donates a portion to organizations and causes making a positive impact in our communities – raising more than $1.7 million to date. A recipient of hundreds of local “Best Breakfast” and “Best Brunch” awards, First Watch was voted 2025’s #1 Best Breakfast by Newsweek’s Readers’ Choice Awards and was also named 2025 and 2024’s #1 Most Loved Workplace® in America by the Best Practice Institute (as seen in The Wall Street Journal), after appearing on the list in 2022 and 2023 as well.

With a commitment to quality, hospitality and community, First Watch is redefining Daytime Dining across more than 620 restaurants in 32 states. First Watch is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, First Watch will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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