Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
employee discount
flexible scheduling
Career growth opportunities

Job Description

Pollo Nation is a vibrant and fast-growing restaurant known for its exceptional food and welcoming environment. As a leader in the casual dining industry, they pride themselves on providing high-quality service and a friendly customer experience across all their locations. The company embraces a culture of teamwork and dedication, ensuring employees have the resources and support they need to thrive. Pollo Nation values diversity and inclusion, offering equal employment opportunities without discrimination on any grounds.

The role on offer is multifaceted, focusing on food preparation, service, and maintaining the cleanliness of the dining environment. This position is crucial to the smooth operation of daily restaurant functions and requires employees who are energetic, customer-oriented, and adaptable to varied responsibilities. The job includes greeting customers, taking and relaying orders, cooking, packaging food and beverages, managing inventory by stocking necessary supplies, handling customer payments, and maintaining cleanliness both inside and outside the restaurant.

Employees will work with kitchen equipment such as fryers, grills, cooking vats, and other devices while adhering to strict food safety and sanitation standards. Furthermore, the role demands compliance with alcoholic beverage regulations and ensuring a safe environment for patrons. While no supervisory duties are expected, individuals in this role must manage multitasking and pressure with composure. Technology use is also integral, involving POS cash registers, kitchen order screens, and digital tools like iPads and laptops used throughout daily operations.

This position is ideal for individuals aged 16 and above who are eager to develop skills in food service and customer interaction. Pollo Nation offers an inclusive work environment with moderate to high noise levels and requires physical stamina for tasks such as standing for extended periods, handling heavy items (up to 50 pounds), and frequent walking and reaching. The work shifts can vary depending on season, day of the week, and time of day, providing a dynamic and engaging workplace.

Overall, Pollo Nation seeks motivated team members who can contribute positively to its reputation for excellent food and service. Candidates should expect to engage with customers directly and maintain a pleasant, productive, and efficient atmosphere. This role not only offers the chance to be part of a passionate team but also opportunities for growth within the busy fast-casual dining sector.

Job Requirements

  • Must be at least 16 years of age
  • must be able to stand and walk for extended periods
  • must be able to lift weight from 25 up to 50 pounds
  • must have the ability to communicate clearly
  • must be able to work in a moderate to high noise level environment
  • must be willing to comply with food safety and sanitation procedures
  • must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • must be available to work varied shifts depending on season, day, and time
  • must be able to maintain a pleasant attitude under pressure

Job Qualifications

  • An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
  • must be at least 16 years of age
  • must have the ability to receive and respond promptly to requests, orders and instructions
  • must have the ability to communicate with customers and coworkers
  • must have the ability to comprehend and appropriately react to others
  • must have the ability to perform multiple tasks
  • must have the ability to adjust to changing assignments
  • must have the ability to maintain productivity, composure, and a pleasant attitude under pressure
  • must be able to speak English in positions requiring immediate customer contact
  • must be able to learn POS Cash Register, Kitchen Screens, Recipes
  • must be able to navigate and use technology such as iPads, laptops, and other digital tools essential for daily operations

Job Duties

  • Greet and thank customers
  • place customer food and beverage orders through verbal communication and/or automated systems
  • relay customer food and beverage orders from service counter to kitchen operations
  • cook, prepare, package and pour food and beverages in kitchen operations by and/or through the use of kitchen equipment while utilizing proper food safety and sanitation procedures
  • stock kitchen and customer service operations with necessary food, beverage, packaging and service materials
  • fill food and beverage orders of customers as part of coordinated kitchen and customer service operations
  • collect customer payments and return proper change through use of cash register
  • unload deliveries of food, beverage, packaging and serving materials to restaurant
  • clean interior and exterior of restaurant premises including floors, tables, seats, windows, doors, countertops, kitchenware, and kitchen equipment
  • observe and follow alcoholic beverage laws when applicable
  • maintain safe public access to the restaurant
  • perform all other duties as assigned by management

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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