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El Pollo Loco

EL Cook/Prep

Job Overview

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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $20.00 - $30.00
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Dental Insurance
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Meal Allowances

Job Description

This job opportunity is with a leading restaurant company known for its focus on high-quality grilled chicken products and exceptional food safety standards. The company operates multiple locations, delivering consistently excellent products to a loyal customer base. Their commitment to food quality, safety protocols, and employee training ensures a superior dining experience. This establishment is committed to creating a supportive work environment where employees can grow and develop skills in the food service industry, particularly in preparation and cooking of grilled chicken dishes.

The position available is for a skilled Cook specializing in preparing, cooking, and handling whole chic... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Must have sufficient mobility to move or operate in work area
  • must meet government regulation pertaining to health risk concerns about food handling
  • must be able to understand and follow company recipes
  • must have basic math skills, including units of measurement
  • must be able to observe and ensure product is prepared and presented to company standards
  • must be at least 18 years old to cut chicken
  • ability to move up to 75lbs with assistance
  • reaches, bends, stoops, scrubs, lifts, and wipes
  • empties trash bags weighing up to 40 lbs
  • must have high level of mobility/flexibility
  • must be able to work under heavy stress/pressure during peak times
  • exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold and odors
  • requires continual standing and walking

Job Qualifications

  • Must have sufficient mobility to move or operate in work area
  • must meet government regulation pertaining to health risk concerns about food handling
  • must be able to understand and follow company recipes
  • must have basic math skills, including units of measurement
  • must be able to observe and ensure product is prepared and presented to company standards
  • must be at least 18 years old to cut chicken

Job Duties

  • Follows company food handling and safety procedures
  • rotates and organizes products in storage areas using the FIFO method
  • inspects whole chickens and other raw meats for acceptable quality standards
  • prepares, marinates and seasons whole chicken
  • thaws and stores all other raw meats to projected needs
  • maintains proper levels of whole chicken and other meats cooking throughout shift based on projections and actual business activity
  • cooks whole chicken and other grilled products according to company standards
  • receives orders and cuts whole chicken
  • arranges chicken for proper presentation on plate or in packaging
  • cuts, stocks, and rotates all other grilled products according to company standards and projected needs
  • monitors quality of cooked chicken
  • takes correct action when hold time expires or when product quality fails to meet company standards
  • notes holding time of grilled products
  • maintains and ensures that all cooked meat products are at proper serving temperature
  • regularly assists expediter and burrito assembly person
  • cleans and sanitizes entire work area including all equipment, tools, and storage containers
  • assists in training new cooks
  • periodically performs additional duties as assigned by direct supervisor
  • stores shipments of food products using the FIFO system of rotation
  • rotates and organizes products in walk-in using the FIFO method of rotation
  • inspects all cold food product ingredients for acceptable quality standards
  • prepares and packages all cold food products, according to projected needs, per company quality standards
  • moves packaged items to proper front line and drive-thru coolers
  • stacks and rotates products
  • assists in training new cold prep persons
  • periodically performs additional duties as assigned by direct supervisor

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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