Cook, Breakfast & Brunch Kitchen
Overview
You will own the grill or prep station at a First Watch restaurant, cooking made-to-order breakfast, brunch, and lunch for up to 300 guests per shift. You'll join a tight-knit Back-of-House team that follows award-winning recipes using freshest ingredients. The role offers no night shifts, a 50% meal discount, and health benefits for full-time staff. This contract position in Orlando pays up to $22 per hour.
What You'll Do7
- 1Execute recipes from our chef-curated menu, cooking eggs, pancakes, and sandwiches on the grill or flat top.
- 2Prep ingredients like fresh fruit, vegetables, and batters following daily par levels.
- 3Maintain a clean and sanitized station, restocking supplies and wiping down surfaces throughout the shift.
- 4Communicate with front-of-house team to ensure orders are ready in under 10 minutes during peak hours.
- 5Follow food safety standards, including proper temperature checks and storage procedures.
- 6Train on multiple stations, starting with one based on your skill level and expanding to others.
- 7Handle high-volume rushes by prioritizing tickets and coordinating with other cooks.
Requirements8
- 118+ years of age
- 2Ability to stand for 8+ hour shifts in a hot kitchen environment
- 3Experience with commercial kitchen equipment like grills, flat tops, and fryers
- 4Comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds (cases of produce, bags of flour)
- 5Availability to work mornings and weekends, no night shifts
- 6Food handler certification or ability to obtain within 30 days
- 7Basic reading and math skills for following recipes and portioning
- 8Team player mentality with clear verbal communication
Salary Insight
$22k per year
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