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El Pollo Loco

Prep - Cook

Pearland, TX · On-site

$11 - $13/hr

Requirements/Responsibilities Prepare all the delicious side dishes that accompany our chicken ... Follows cold and hot preparation recipes according to standards, and inspects all ingredients.

Wok Star Chinese

Prep Cook

Dallas, TX

$13 - $16.50/hr

Complete and set-ups, side work, and/or closing duties assigned. * Ensure safe food handling and ... Must be able to work in hot, wet, humid, and loud environments for long periods of time * Must be ...

Little Ruby's Cafe

PREP COOK

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$15.75 - $19.75/hr

Performs opening side-work as prescribed. * Performs closing side-work as prescribed. * Reports all ... Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials. * Must be able to work and remain focused ...

Élephante Dallas LLC

PREP COOK

Dallas, TX · On-site

$14 - $17.75/hr

Performs opening side-work as prescribed. * Performs closing side-work as prescribed. * Reports all ... Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials. * Must be able to work and remain focused ...

Elephante Dallas LLC

PREP COOK

Dallas, TX · On-site

$14 - $17.75/hr

Performs opening side-work as prescribed. * Performs closing side-work as prescribed. * Reports all ... Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials. * Must be able to work and remain focused ...

Elephante Dallas LLC

PREP COOK

Dallas, TX

$14 - $17.75/hr

Performs opening side-work as prescribed. * Performs closing side-work as prescribed. * Reports all ... Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials. * Must be able to work and remain focused ...

Tiny Boxwoods

Prep Cook

Houston, TX · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

A prep cook is expected to prepare food and set up stations in a fast, quick-paced and hot ... Various cleaning tasks and side work * Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications Tiny ...

Ogilvie Chicago | Pret A Manger

Prep Cook

Chicago, IL · On-site

$18.50/hr

Hot Food Training * To coach and train Team Members and Team Member Stars on hot food preparation and standards * To liaise with the management team to ensure all hot food training is planned and ...

Tiny Boxwoods

Prep Cook

Houston, TX · On-site

$14 - $16/hr

A prep cook is expected to prepare food and set up stations in a fast, quick-paced and hot ... Various cleaning tasks and side work * Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications Tiny ...

Quinn's Hot Springs Resort

Prep Cook

Paradise, MT · On-site

$16 - $17/hr

The historic Harwood House at Quinn's Hot Springs Resort is looking for experienced Prep Cook. Recognized with multiple honors on Distinctly Montana's Best Of list - including Best Date Spot, Best ...

Tiny Boxwoods

Prep Cook

Houston, TX

$14 - $16/hr

A prep cook is expected to prepare food and set up stations in a fast, quick-paced and hot ... Various cleaning tasks and side work * Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications Tiny ...

Tiny Boxwoods

Prep Cook

Houston, TX

$16 - $18/hr

A prep cook is expected to prepare food and set up stations in a fast, quick-paced and hot ... Various cleaning tasks and side work * Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications Tiny ...

Quinn's Hot Springs Resort

Prep Cook

Paradise, MT · On-site

$16 - $17/hr

The historic Harwood House at Quinn's Hot Springs Resort is looking for experienced Prep Cook. Recognized with multiple honors on Distinctly Montana's Best Of list - including Best Date Spot, Best ...

Ruth's Chris Steak House

Prep Cook

Chesterfield, MO · On-site

$14 - $17.75/hr

Under the direction of the Sous Chef or Manager-on-Duty, the Prep Cook will prep, portion, prepare, and assemble all cold food items (salads, cold appetizers, and hot/cold desserts) offered in the ...

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Pearland, TX • On-site

El Pollo Loco
Restaurants • 11 - 50 employees
Learn more about El Pollo Locoexternal

$11 - $13/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Prepare side dishes and assist in maintaining a clean and organized kitchen.

  • Follow food handling, safety procedures, and recipes to ensure quality and proper food preparation.

  • Inspect and cook chicken, receive orders, and package products that meet quality standards.

Job description

A bright future starts with us at El Pollo Loco. Allow us to work for you and get ready to experience a people-centric culture. Our priority is our people, and we offer an environment full of personal and professional growth opportunities. Our restaurants will give you the chance to experience a fun and productive workplace environment, where you will be able to think and help to produce multiple solutions. We are committed to helping your growth and will always fully invest in your success.

Our kitchen associates focus on producing the best product quality, all with the mindset of fully satisfying our guests. We take pride of our product and are confident that our famous grilled chicken is the best in the world; therefore, we strive to always deliver excellent product quality. 

Requirements/Responsibilities

Prepare all the delicious side dishes that accompany our chicken, assist in maintaining the kitchen clean and organized.

Job opportunities as Cook / Food Prep / Kitchen Team Member / BOH Crew Member is generally offered as full time or part time restaurant job.

Prior experience as a cook, grill cook, fry cook, prep cook, line cook, chef, or restaurant crew member, team member or other BOH part time restaurant jobs is not required but preferred.

Requirements/Responsibilities

Team Member, BOH, Food Preparation/Dishwasher Responsibilities/Duties:

  • Follows company food handling and safety procedures.
  • Follows projections through the shift to maintain proper food product levels at expected quality.
  • Follows cold and hot preparation recipes according to standards, and inspects all ingredients.
  • Maintains dishes clean throughout the shift following manual warewashing standards.
  • Inspect chicken quality through the entire preparation and cook process. Product receiving, rotation, marinating and grilling.
  • Follows chicken projections through the shift to maintain proper levels of cooked chicken products.
  • Receives chicken orders, cooks and packages chicken that meets quality standards.
  • Cleans and sanitizes the entire workstation including but not limited to equipment, tools, storage area.
  • Assists in training new associates
  • Regularly assists peers including but not limited to hot prep, expediter and burrito assembly personal.
  • Periodically performs additional duties assigned by the supervisor

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to move 50lbs, with assistance is required
  • Ability to lift, pull, toss 40lbs trash bags
  • Must have a high level of mobility/flexibility
  • Ability to reach, bend, stoop, scrub, lift and wipe.
  • Exposure to heat, cold, smoke and odor.
  • Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
  • Must be able to work under stress/pressure during peak periods.

Qualification Standards:

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Must be able to read company recipes cards in either English or Spanish
  • Must have a basic understanding of how to follow a recipe.

Made Fresh. Made by Hand. Made every day.
It all comes down to fresh. Fresh salsas made from scratch, fresh sliced avocados and of course, fresh, never frozen, fire-grilled chicken. Because maximum freshness means maximum flavor.