El Pollo Loco

Cashier

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $20.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
employee discount
Retirement Plan
Training and Development
Flexible Schedule

Job Description

We are a licensed El Pollo Loco Franchisee company operating 29 restaurants primarily located in Northern California, with plans for significant expansion to at least 35 locations by the end of 2030 and ambitions for multi-brand growth throughout the USA. Our company employs over 500 dedicated team members, and we embrace the motto TWS (Together We Succeed), reflecting our collaborative culture and dedication to excellence in guest service. Our team is growing rapidly as we continue to build our vision of providing high-quality food and outstanding customer experiences across multiple locations. As a prominent player in the fast-casual Mexican dining... Show More

Job Requirements

  • CA food handler card
  • Must be able to communicate, speak and read English
  • No experience is required
  • No education is required
  • Must be able to observe products and use best judgement prior to presenting products to the guests
  • Must be able to work long periods of standing and walking
  • Must be able to work under stress and pressure of peak periods
  • Must have mobility and flexibility to reach, bend, scrub, wipe and lift 25 lbs

Job Qualifications

  • CA food handler card
  • Must be able to communicate, speak and read English, second language is a plus
  • No experience is required, guest service experience preferred
  • No education is required, high school diploma and equivalent is preferred
  • Must be able to observe products and use best judgement prior to presenting products to the guests to ensure a high level of food quality is maintained

Job Duties

  • Follows company food handling and safety procedures
  • Greets guests, takes guest orders
  • Suggestive sells and/or upselling for every order taken
  • Collects payment, gives guests correct changes
  • Is responsible for proper cash handling and any cash shortages and/or overages
  • Cashier must count register at the start and end of the shift
  • Works at a quick and effective pace that meets or exceeds company service time standards (walk-in, mobile ordering and drive-thru)
  • Cleans and sanitizes the entire work area periodically
  • Supports and assists peers including but not limited to expediter and/or service assistant
  • Assists in training new cashiers
  • Periodically performs additional duties as assigned by the supervisor
  • Requires long periods of standing and walking
  • Must be able to work under stress/pressure of peak periods
  • Must have a high level of mobility/flexibility to reach, bend, scrub, wipe and lift 25 lbs

Job Qualifications

Experience

No experience required

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