Dishwasher - No Experience!
Posted on December 22, 2025
First Watch is a well-established leader in the Daytime Dining industry, renowned for its commitment to serving made-to-order breakfast, brunch, and lunch using only the freshest ingredients available. With a robust presence comprising over 600 restaurants across 31 states, First Watch has built a reputation centered around quality, hospitality, and community engagement. The company follows a unique 'Follow the Sun' culinary philosophy, ensuring their chef-driven menu rotates five times annually to showcase peak-season, high-quality flavors. This dynamic approach allows for elevated renditions of classic favorites alongside innovative new dishes, such as the fan-loved Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Quinoa Power Bowl, Kale Tonic juice, and the iconic Million Dollar Bacon.
In addition to its culinary excellence, First Watch is deeply committed to giving back to the community. For every kid's meal served, they contribute to organizations and causes that make a positive impact, having raised over $1.7 million to date. The restaurant chain has been recognized repeatedly for its quality and workplace culture, earning accolades like the 2025 #1 Best Breakfast by Newsweek's Readers' Choice Awards and being named the 2024 #1 Most Loved Workplace® in America. This recognition reflects their ongoing dedication to not only their customers but also their employees, making them a preferred employer in the foodservice industry.
The role offered is an integral part of First Watch’s Back-of-the-House team, focused on delivering high-quality food while maintaining efficiency and safety in a fast-paced kitchen environment. This position comes with no night shifts and a fully chef-curated menu, designed to elevate the employee experience through empowerment and decision-making autonomy. The company fosters a YOU FIRST philosophy, highlighting employee happiness and well-being as their top priorities. Employees are encouraged to bring respect, teamwork, and pride to their roles, ensuring that every dish served is treated like a personal signature.
New hires for the cook position receive tailored training aligned with their comfort level and natural skills, ensuring a supportive introduction to the kitchen without undue pressure. The tasks involve preparing food safely, adhering closely to award-winning recipes using fresh ingredients, and keeping their stations clean, organized, and sanitized. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about food, enthusiastic about teamwork, and looking to be part of a highly respected dining concept recognized for both quality and community impact.
First Watch also provides competitive benefits to full-time employees, including health insurance, dental and vision coverage, access to telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) retirement savings program, meal discounts, and various other perks designed to support both personal and professional growth. The company values inclusivity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, offering reasonable accommodations to enable every employee to thrive. Overall, this position offers more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to join a supportive, award-winning team dedicated to redefining Daytime Dining while prioritizing people first.
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- ability to work flexible hours including weekends
- meet minimum hourly requirements for paid time off eligibility
- pass any required food safety training and certification
- commitment to maintaining cleanliness and organization
- ability to follow detailed instructions and recipes
- strong interpersonal skills for teamwork