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Line Cook/Diswasher

First Watch
Joplin, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 8/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/18/2026

The cook positions include Plate, Middle, and Egg and Salad Stations. Specific duties are different for each station. However, generally, staff in these positions prepare food for the guests using recipes meeting our guidelines for food preparation and service.

Frequently most kitchen team members will start working as a dishwasher and then cross train to the cook's line when the necessary skills and behaviors can be recognized.

In addition, Cooks:
- Ensure that all menu items ordered by guests are prepared properly.
- Meet the standard of food delivery within ten minutes of the order.
- Maintain the cleanliness, sanitation levels and safety of the kitchen.
- Helps keep the kitchen properly stocked, prepared and organized with food at all times.
- Perform end-of-the-day clean-up responsibilities.
- And other duties as assigned.

**Must be 18 years of age.**
*Weekend Availability Required*
Must have reliable transportation

Qualifications & Requirements:
- Effective oral communications skills.
- Lifts moderate to heavy weights on an occasional basis.
- Any and all certifications when applicable.

The 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
- Professional presentation and demeanor

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.50 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Cooking: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Restaurant Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $18

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