Cook

First Watch Restaurants, Inc.; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

First Watch Restaurants, a leading daytime dining concept, is hiring Cooks in Dayton, Ohio. This role focuses on preparing high-quality food in a supportive environment that prioritizes teamwork and quality ingredients. Ideal candidates are at least 18 years old, eager to learn, and committed to providing excellent dining experiences.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Coverage

401(K) Retirement Savings Program

50% meal discount for employees

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Responsible for delivering high-quality, safe food in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain an organized station.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Train in a specific cooking station based on comfort and skill.
• Communicate well with team members.
• Maintain a clean and sanitized working area.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Overview 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! That's 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
• Flexibe 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
• Tuituion Reimbursement & High School Diploma Program
• Spot Pet Insurance
• 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)
• 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 don't 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 2024's #1 Most Loved Workplace in America by Newsweek and the Best Practice Institute. In 2023, First Watch was named the top restaurant brand in Yelp's 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.

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.