EL Cook/Prep
Bakersfield, CA · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Maintains proper levels of whole chicken and other meats cooking throughout shift based on ... Stores shipments of food products using the FIFO system of rotation. * Rotates and organizes ...
EL Cook/Prep
Bakersfield, CA · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Maintains proper levels of whole chicken and other meats cooking throughout shift based on ... Stores shipments of food products using the FIFO system of rotation. * Rotates and organizes ...
EL Cook/Prep
Victorville, CA · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Maintains proper levels of whole chicken and other meats cooking throughout shift based on ... Stores shipments of food products using the FIFO system of rotation. * Rotates and organizes ...
EL Cook/Prep
Victorville, CA · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Maintains proper levels of whole chicken and other meats cooking throughout shift based on ... Stores shipments of food products using the FIFO system of rotation. * Rotates and organizes ...
EL Cook/Prep
Inglewood, CA · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Maintains proper levels of whole chicken and other meats cooking throughout shift based on ... Stores shipments of food products using the FIFO system of rotation. * Rotates and organizes ...
EL Cook/Prep
Inglewood, CA · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Maintains proper levels of whole chicken and other meats cooking throughout shift based on ... Stores shipments of food products using the FIFO system of rotation. * Rotates and organizes ...
EL Cook/Prep
Bakersfield, CA · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Maintains proper levels of whole chicken and other meats cooking throughout shift based on ... Stores shipments of food products using the FIFO system of rotation. * Rotates and organizes ...
EL Cook/Prep
Bakersfield, CA · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Maintains proper levels of whole chicken and other meats cooking throughout shift based on ... Stores shipments of food products using the FIFO system of rotation. * Rotates and organizes ...
EL Cook/Prep
San Jose, CA · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Maintains proper levels of whole chicken and other meats cooking throughout shift based on ... Stores shipments of food products using the FIFO system of rotation. * Rotates and organizes ...
EL Cook/Prep
San Jose, CA · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Maintains proper levels of whole chicken and other meats cooking throughout shift based on ... Stores shipments of food products using the FIFO system of rotation. * Rotates and organizes ...
EL Cook/Prep
Long Beach, CA · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Maintains proper levels of whole chicken and other meats cooking throughout shift based on ... Stores shipments of food products using the FIFO system of rotation. * Rotates and organizes ...
EL Cook/Prep
Long Beach, CA · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Maintains proper levels of whole chicken and other meats cooking throughout shift based on ... Stores shipments of food products using the FIFO system of rotation. * Rotates and organizes ...
EL Cook/Prep
Bell, CA · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Maintains proper levels of whole chicken and other meats cooking throughout shift based on ... Stores shipments of food products using the FIFO system of rotation. * Rotates and organizes ...
EL Cook/Prep
Bell, CA · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Maintains proper levels of whole chicken and other meats cooking throughout shift based on ... Stores shipments of food products using the FIFO system of rotation. * Rotates and organizes ...
EL Cook/Prep
San Diego, CA · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Maintains proper levels of whole chicken and other meats cooking throughout shift based on ... Stores shipments of food products using the FIFO system of rotation. * Rotates and organizes ...
EL Cook/Prep
San Diego, CA · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Maintains proper levels of whole chicken and other meats cooking throughout shift based on ... Stores shipments of food products using the FIFO system of rotation. * Rotates and organizes ...
EL Cook/Prep
Lancaster, CA · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Maintains proper levels of whole chicken and other meats cooking throughout shift based on ... Stores shipments of food products using the FIFO system of rotation. * Rotates and organizes ...
EL Cook/Prep
Lancaster, CA · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Maintains proper levels of whole chicken and other meats cooking throughout shift based on ... Stores shipments of food products using the FIFO system of rotation. * Rotates and organizes ...
EL Cook/Prep
El Cajon, CA · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Maintains proper levels of whole chicken and other meats cooking throughout shift based on ... Stores shipments of food products using the FIFO system of rotation. * Rotates and organizes ...
EL Cook/Prep
El Cajon, CA · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Maintains proper levels of whole chicken and other meats cooking throughout shift based on ... Stores shipments of food products using the FIFO system of rotation. * Rotates and organizes ...
EL Cook/Prep
San Bernardino, CA · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Maintains proper levels of whole chicken and other meats cooking throughout shift based on ... Stores shipments of food products using the FIFO system of rotation. * Rotates and organizes ...
EL Cook/Prep
San Bernardino, CA · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Maintains proper levels of whole chicken and other meats cooking throughout shift based on ... Stores shipments of food products using the FIFO system of rotation. * Rotates and organizes ...
EL Cook/Prep
Lake Forest, CA · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Maintains proper levels of whole chicken and other meats cooking throughout shift based on ... Stores shipments of food products using the FIFO system of rotation. * Rotates and organizes ...
EL Cook/Prep
Lake Forest, CA · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Maintains proper levels of whole chicken and other meats cooking throughout shift based on ... Stores shipments of food products using the FIFO system of rotation. * Rotates and organizes ...
EL Cook/Prep
Wildomar, CA · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Maintains proper levels of whole chicken and other meats cooking throughout shift based on ... Stores shipments of food products using the FIFO system of rotation. * Rotates and organizes ...
EL Cook/Prep
Wildomar, CA · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Maintains proper levels of whole chicken and other meats cooking throughout shift based on ... Stores shipments of food products using the FIFO system of rotation. * Rotates and organizes ...
EL Cook/Prep
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Maintains proper levels of whole chicken and other meats cooking throughout shift based on ... Stores shipments of food products using the FIFO system of rotation. * Rotates and organizes ...
EL Cook/Prep
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Maintains proper levels of whole chicken and other meats cooking throughout shift based on ... Stores shipments of food products using the FIFO system of rotation. * Rotates and organizes ...
EL Cook/Prep
Los Alamitos, CA · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Maintains proper levels of whole chicken and other meats cooking throughout shift based on ... Stores shipments of food products using the FIFO system of rotation. * Rotates and organizes ...
EL Cook/Prep
Los Alamitos, CA · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Maintains proper levels of whole chicken and other meats cooking throughout shift based on ... Stores shipments of food products using the FIFO system of rotation. * Rotates and organizes ...
EL Cook/Prep
Chino Hills, CA · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Maintains proper levels of whole chicken and other meats cooking throughout shift based on ... Stores shipments of food products using the FIFO system of rotation. * Rotates and organizes ...
EL Cook/Prep
Chino Hills, CA · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Maintains proper levels of whole chicken and other meats cooking throughout shift based on ... Stores shipments of food products using the FIFO system of rotation. * Rotates and organizes ...
EL Cook/Prep
San Bernardino, CA · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Maintains proper levels of whole chicken and other meats cooking throughout shift based on ... Stores shipments of food products using the FIFO system of rotation. * Rotates and organizes ...
EL Cook/Prep
San Bernardino, CA · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Maintains proper levels of whole chicken and other meats cooking throughout shift based on ... Stores shipments of food products using the FIFO system of rotation. * Rotates and organizes ...
EL Cook/Prep
Lakewood, CA · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Maintains proper levels of whole chicken and other meats cooking throughout shift based on ... Stores shipments of food products using the FIFO system of rotation. * Rotates and organizes ...
EL Cook/Prep
Lakewood, CA · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Maintains proper levels of whole chicken and other meats cooking throughout shift based on ... Stores shipments of food products using the FIFO system of rotation. * Rotates and organizes ...
EL Cook/Prep
Lakewood, CA · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Maintains proper levels of whole chicken and other meats cooking throughout shift based on ... Stores shipments of food products using the FIFO system of rotation. * Rotates and organizes ...
EL Cook/Prep
Lakewood, CA · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Maintains proper levels of whole chicken and other meats cooking throughout shift based on ... Stores shipments of food products using the FIFO system of rotation. * Rotates and organizes ...
EL Cook/Prep
Bakersfield, CA · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Maintains proper levels of whole chicken and other meats cooking throughout shift based on ... Stores shipments of food products using the FIFO system of rotation. * Rotates and organizes ...
EL Cook/Prep
Bakersfield, CA · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Maintains proper levels of whole chicken and other meats cooking throughout shift based on ... Stores shipments of food products using the FIFO system of rotation. * Rotates and organizes ...
Fifo Cooking information
See salary details
$9.86 - $10.97
1% of jobs
$10.97 - $12.08
2% of jobs
$12.08 - $13.20
5% of jobs
$13.20 - $14.31
8% of jobs
$14.93 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$14.31 - $15.43
15% of jobs
$15.43 - $16.54
14% of jobs
The median wage is $16.82 / hr.
$16.54 - $17.66
19% of jobs
$18.47 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$17.66 - $18.77
15% of jobs
$18.77 - $19.89
12% of jobs
$19.89 - $21
5% of jobs
$21 - $22.12
4% of jobs
$9
$17
$22
How much do fifo cooking jobs pay per hour?
As of Jun 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for fifo cooking in the United States is $17.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $18.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is the difference between Fifo Cooking vs Line Cook?
| Aspect | Fifo Cooking | Line Cook |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | Basic culinary knowledge, food safety | Food handler's permit, culinary training |
| Work Environment | Kitchen, food prep areas | Kitchen, food prep stations |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Restaurants, catering, food service | Restaurants, hotels, food establishments |
| Common Search & Comparison | Yes | Yes |
Fifo Cooking focuses on managing food inventory and ensuring proper food rotation, often involving tasks like stock control and food safety. Line Cooks primarily prepare dishes on the kitchen line, executing recipes and plating. While both roles work in the kitchen environment and require culinary knowledge, Fifo Cooking emphasizes inventory management, whereas Line Cooks focus on food preparation and cooking. Understanding these differences helps employers and job seekers find the right fit in the food service industry.
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$20 - $30/hr
Part-time
Posted 18 days ago
Job description
Pay Range: $20.00 - $30.00
Listed wages are based on company-wide ranges. Actual earnings will vary based on factors such as: restaurant brand, experience, education, geography, applicable minimum wage, unit volume(s), hours worked & potential overtime pay.
Position Purpose:
Prepares, cooks, stores, and cuts whole chicken as well as other grilled products. Cleans and sanitizes entire work area.
Placement in the Organization:
Reports to Assistant and General Manager.
Responsibilities/Duties/Activites:
Qualification Standards:
Physical Requirements:
Listed wages are based on company-wide ranges. Actual earnings will vary based on factors such as: restaurant brand, experience, education, geography, applicable minimum wage, unit volume(s), hours worked & potential overtime pay.
Position Purpose:
Prepares, cooks, stores, and cuts whole chicken as well as other grilled products. Cleans and sanitizes entire work area.
Placement in the Organization:
Reports to Assistant and General Manager.
Responsibilities/Duties/Activites:
- 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.
- Cleans and sanitizes entire work area including all equipment, tools, and storage containers.
- Assists in training new cold prep persons.
- Periodically performs additional duties as assigned by direct supervisor.
Qualification Standards:
- 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 an ensure product is prepared and presented to company standards.
- Must be at least 18 years old to cut chicken.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to move up to 75lbs., with assistance, required.
- 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.
About El Polo Loco
Sourced by ZipRecruiter
Industry
Restaurants
Company size
11 - 50 Employees
Headquarters location
Gardena, CA, US