Kitchen Team

Eligible employees can take advantage of our benefits:

• 401(k)
• Meal discounts
• “You First” culture
• Growth opportunities – training and development
• Perkspot – corporate perks program
• Zayzoom – On demand pay advances
• Shoes for Crews
• Tip Card
• Company paid Food Handler and Alcohol certifications
• Flex scheduling

• To properly and efficiently prepare and present all food items to be served, including accommodating special guest requests.
• To rotate food in walk in’s and freezers to minimize waste and spoilage. Maintain internal cleanliness of all food prep areas.
• Assist, as directed, ordering necessary food supplies.
• Follow all specifications and to properly set up hot and cold line stations.
• Able to read, understand and produce in a timely manner.
• Follow all policies and procedures of First Watch.
• Immediately report all suspicious occurrences and hazardous conditions.
• Maintain the cleanliness and safety of work areas at all times.
• Practice safe work habits at all times and to avoid injury to self and others.
• Comply with company and departmental safety rules and regulations, including the proper handling of all relevant equipment and machinery.
• Attend all mandatory meetings as directed.
• Perform other tasks, including cross-training as directed.

• Must have basic knowledge of production and operations in all relevant kitchen areas
• Must be familiar with proper use and cleaning of relevant kitchen equipment and machinery
• Basic knowledge of soups, stocks and sauces required
• Must have proficient knowledge of sautéing, culling, broiling, poaching, boiling, steaming, and braising
• Must have proficient knife handling skills
• Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures
• Able to understand English and to follow simple verbal direction
• Previous prep or line cook experience

• Detail orientated
• Organized and efficient
• Learns quickly and has ability to take direction
• High quality standards for production and service
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Ability to work productively with little supervision in a team environment
• Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated and organized
• Commitment to quality service, and food and beverage knowledge.

• Valid Food Handler Certificate required
• Must be able to work weekends and some holidays

We are a franchisee of First Watch & an Equal Opportunity Employer.

First Watch is a well established restaurant concept that has growth opportunities for team members in a full service casual dining restaurnat company. At FirstWatch, you can grow your career with us. We offer great restaurant culinary careers for cooks (concinero / cocinera) who have back of house cooking, chef, saute cook or grill cook kitchen experience in a high volume restaurant environment.