EL Cook/Prep

Whittier, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $20.00 - $30.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Day Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Training and development opportunities

Job Description

This job opportunity is within a well-established restaurant brand specializing in grilled chicken and other grilled products. The company is known for its commitment to quality and food safety standards, providing customers with delicious and well-prepared meals. With a focus on maintaining high operational standards, the company ensures that all employees are trained to follow company recipes, food handling regulations, and presentation guidelines. This position is an hourly-paid role with a pay range of $20.00 to $30.00 per hour, reflecting company-wide standards. Actual earnings may vary based on various factors such as the specific restaurant location, employee experience, education, local... Show More

Job Requirements

high school diploma or equivalent preferred
previous experience in food preparation or cooking is an asset
ability to follow food safety and sanitation standards
physical ability to lift up to 75 pounds with assistance
capability to stand and walk for extended periods
ability to work under pressure during peak times
willingness to adhere to company policies and procedures

Job Qualifications

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

Job Duties

follows company food handling and safety procedures
rotates and organizes products in storage areas using the FIFO method of rotation
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

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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