Cook

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

Job summary

An established industry player in daytime dining is seeking passionate cooks to join their vibrant team. With a focus on quality and teamwork, employees are empowered to create exceptional dining experiences. This role offers the chance to work with fresh ingredients and award-winning recipes, all while enjoying a supportive culture that prioritizes employee happiness. Competitive perks, including health insurance and tuition reimbursement, make this an appealing opportunity for those looking to grow in the culinary field. Join a company that values its people and serves delicious meals daily!

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(K) Retirement Savings Program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

50% meal discount

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

Complimentary premium access to the Calm App

Spot Pet Insurance

Child Discount Program

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Responsible for delivering high-quality, safe food.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized station.
• Follow recipes and use fresh ingredients.

Skills

Teamwork

Food Safety

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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 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
• 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 - backup 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 discounts 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. 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 an award-winning 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 includes elevated executions of classic favorites along with First Watch specialties such as the Quinoa Power Bowl, Farm Stand Breakfast Tacos, Avocado Toast, Chickichanga, Morning Meditation (juiced in-house daily), Spiked Lavender Lemonade, and its signature Million Dollar Bacon. In 2023, First Watch was named the top restaurant brand in Yelp's inaugural list of the 50 most loved brands in the U.S. In 2023 and 2022, First Watch was named a Top 100 Most Loved Workplace in Newsweek by the Best Practice Institute. In 2022, First Watch received a MenuMasters honor by Nation's Restaurant News for its seasonal Braised Short Rib Omelet and was recognized with ADP's Culture at Work Award. First Watch operates more than 530 restaurants in 29 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 prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.