Breakfast & Brunch Cook — Empowered, Fast-Paced Kitchen

First Watch Restaurants, Inc.; Lutz (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Coverage

Telemedicine access

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

First Watch Restaurants, Inc. is a leading daytime dining concept offering made-to-order breakfast, brunch, and lunch with a chef-driven menu. Our culture emphasizes putting employees first, no night shifts, and a fully chef-curated menu that supports a welcoming, high-energy kitchen environment.

We seek motivated cooks who communicate well, value teamwork, and follow our recipes using fresh ingredients. Training is station-based, with focus on quality, speed, and a clean, safe workstation.

Qualifications

• Communicate well with others and value teamwork.
• Deliver high-quality, safe food in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Follow recipes and use fresh ingredients.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized station.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Train in a specific station based on comfort level and innate skill.
• Newly hired cooks will train in a station aligned to their strengths.
• Prepare and plate meals according to First Watch recipes and standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation and follow food safety practices.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Food safety

Cleanliness

Job description

First Watch Restaurants, Inc. is a leading daytime dining concept offering made-to-order breakfast, brunch, and lunch with a chef-driven menu. Our culture emphasizes putting employees first, no night shifts, and a fully chef-curated menu that supports a welcoming, high-energy kitchen environment.

We seek motivated cooks who communicate well, value teamwork, and follow our recipes using fresh ingredients. Training is station-based, with focus on quality, speed, and a clean, safe workstation.