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    Cook in Tucson, AZ at First Watch Location *

    **Location:**

    5350 East Broadway Boulevard **Experience:**

    Not Specified **Job Description**

    **Major Purpose:**

    The primary responsibility of a Cook is to quickly, safely and efficiently prepare food for the customers using First Watch recipes and guidelines for food preparation. This position will be responsible for food preparation in various stations, including Plate, Middle, and Egg and Salad Stations. The cook will accurately and efficiently cook eggs, meats, seafood, vegetables, soups and other hot and cold food products. She/he will also prepare and portion food products prior to cooking and perform other duties, including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all finished plates. The Cook assumes 100% responsibility for the quality and presentation of products served. The cook is also responsible for the cleanliness of their work station(s).

    **Major Responsibilities:**

    Understand our You First mission; demonstrate a You First attitude with co-workers and management throughout shift

    Work as part of a team and help fellow employees at every opportunity to ensure a memorable experience for our customers is consistently provided

    Understand and follow food and safety practices for food handling, general cleanliness, and restaurant maintenance

    Ensure that the daily prep list is complete at the start of each shift and that enough prep product is on hand to meet or exceed forecasted customer counts

    Inform management immediately of any prep shortages

    Use and follow standard recipes for preparing all products

    Portion food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications

    Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations

    Prepare items for broiling, grilling, sauting or other cooking methods

    Communicate with service staff in a positive, professional, effective and efficient manner

    Use and understand POS ticket system

    Understand and execute standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and any other kitchen rules, policies and procedures

    Follow Company Allergen Workflow Process

    Maintain a clean and sanitary work area including cleaning tables, shelves, walls, grills, salamander, saut burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment

    Wash dishes as necessary

    Promptly report equipment and food quality problems to the General Manager

    Follow proper plate portion, presentation and garnish set for all dishes

    Handle, store and rotate all products properly

    Close kitchen properly using the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assist others in closing the kitchen as needed

    Perform other related duties as assigned by management

    Comply with all operational standards, company policies, and federal/state/local laws, and ordinances

    **Requirements:**

    Prior experience in kitchen preparation and cooking

    Must be able to effectively communicate with customers, management and coworkers

    Able to work positively in a fast-paced environment

    Multi-task oriented able to perform multiple job functions at one time

    Punctual with regular and reliable attendance

    Honesty and integrity

    Must be at least 18 years of age

    Basic math and reading and writing skills

    Safety conscious - must understand and always follow the food safety program guidelines, including personal hygiene, sanitation, and proper safe food handling procedures and must complete company food handler training requirements.

    Walk and stand throughout the entire shift

    Continuously reach, bend, lift, carry, stoop, twist and turn

    Regularly lift up to 50 pounds

    Be able to work in hot, wet, humid and loud environment for long periods of time

    Ability to be exposed to and work with cleaning chemicals

    Understand basic food measurements

    Must report to work in a neat, clean uniform and present a well-groomed, hygienic appearance

    Must wear slip resistant shoes and apron at all times, as supplied by First Watch

    **Employees enjoy:**

    A daytime schedule with NO NIGHT SHIFTS -- EVER

    Competitive pay (Commensurate with experience)

    Excellent training

    **We try not to take ourselves too seriously, but there are a few things we look for in our employees:**

    Passion for fresh food and customer satisfaction

    Unfailing work ethic and integrity

    Positive attitude and team spirit - we know if you get our "You First" culture right, most of the other stuff will happen naturally on its own

    Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED

    A good fit for applicants with employment gaps or just entering or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education

    **Equal Employment Opportunity** - Employer All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications and abilities. We do not discriminate in our employment opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by the law. #Corporate


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