At Portillo's we strive to create lifelong memories for both our guests and our Team Members, and ... Cook / Kitchen responsibilities include : * Obsessed with our food? Learn how to make it! We're ...

60 Portillos Cook Jobs Hiring Near You
At Portillo's we strive to create lifelong memories for both our guests and our Team Members, and ... Cook / Kitchen responsibilities include : * Obsessed with our food? Learn how to make it! We're ...
Cook - $16/hr.
Glendale, AZ · On-site
$16/hr
At Portillo's we strive to create lifelong memories for both our guests and our Team Members, and ... Cook / Kitchen responsibilities include : * Obsessed with our food? Learn how to make it! We're ...
Cook - $16/hr.
Glendale, AZ · On-site
$16/hr
At Portillo's we strive to create lifelong memories for both our guests and our Team Members, and ... Cook / Kitchen responsibilities include : * Obsessed with our food? Learn how to make it! We're ...
Cook - $15.25/hr.
Tampa, FL · On-site
$15.25/hr
At Portillo's we strive to create lifelong memories for both our guests and our Team Members, and ... Cook / Kitchen responsibilities include : * Obsessed with our food? Learn how to make it! We're ...
Cook - $15.25/hr.
Tampa, FL · On-site
$15.25/hr
At Portillo's we strive to create lifelong memories for both our guests and our Team Members, and ... Cook / Kitchen responsibilities include : * Obsessed with our food? Learn how to make it! We're ...
Cook - $15.25/hr.
Brandon, FL · On-site
$15.25/hr
At Portillo's we strive to create lifelong memories for both our guests and our Team Members, and ... Cook / Kitchen responsibilities include : * Obsessed with our food? Learn how to make it! We're ...
Cook - $15.25/hr.
Brandon, FL · On-site
$15.25/hr
At Portillo's we strive to create lifelong memories for both our guests and our Team Members, and ... Cook / Kitchen responsibilities include : * Obsessed with our food? Learn how to make it! We're ...
Cook - $16/hr.
Surprise, AZ · On-site
$16/hr
At Portillo's we strive to create lifelong memories for both our guests and our Team Members, and ... Cook / Kitchen responsibilities include : * Obsessed with our food? Learn how to make it! We're ...
Cook - $16/hr.
Surprise, AZ · On-site
$16/hr
At Portillo's we strive to create lifelong memories for both our guests and our Team Members, and ... Cook / Kitchen responsibilities include : * Obsessed with our food? Learn how to make it! We're ...
At Portillo's we strive to create lifelong memories for both our guests and our Team Members, and ... Cook / Kitchen responsibilities include : * Obsessed with our food? Learn how to make it! We're ...
At Portillo's we strive to create lifelong memories for both our guests and our Team Members, and ... Cook / Kitchen responsibilities include : * Obsessed with our food? Learn how to make it! We're ...
Cook - $15.25/hr.
Orlando, FL · On-site
$15.25/hr
At Portillo's we strive to create lifelong memories for both our guests and our Team Members, and ... Cook / Kitchen responsibilities include : * Obsessed with our food? Learn how to make it! We're ...
Cook - $15.25/hr.
Orlando, FL · On-site
$15.25/hr
At Portillo's we strive to create lifelong memories for both our guests and our Team Members, and ... Cook / Kitchen responsibilities include : * Obsessed with our food? Learn how to make it! We're ...
Cook - $15.25/hr.
Clermont, FL · On-site
$15.25/hr
At Portillo's we strive to create lifelong memories for both our guests and our Team Members, and ... Cook / Kitchen responsibilities include : * Obsessed with our food? Learn how to make it! We're ...
Cook - $15.25/hr.
Clermont, FL · On-site
$15.25/hr
At Portillo's we strive to create lifelong memories for both our guests and our Team Members, and ... Cook / Kitchen responsibilities include : * Obsessed with our food? Learn how to make it! We're ...
Cook - $15.25/hr.
Kissimmee, FL · On-site
$15.25/hr
At Portillo's we strive to create lifelong memories for both our guests and our Team Members, and ... Cook / Kitchen responsibilities include : * Obsessed with our food? Learn how to make it! We're ...
Cook - $15.25/hr.
Kissimmee, FL · On-site
$15.25/hr
At Portillo's we strive to create lifelong memories for both our guests and our Team Members, and ... Cook / Kitchen responsibilities include : * Obsessed with our food? Learn how to make it! We're ...
Cook - $17/hr.
Scottsdale, AZ · On-site
$17/hr
At Portillo's we strive to create lifelong memories for both our guests and our Team Members, and ... Cook / Kitchen responsibilities include : * Obsessed with our food? Learn how to make it! We're ...
Cook - $17/hr.
Scottsdale, AZ · On-site
$17/hr
At Portillo's we strive to create lifelong memories for both our guests and our Team Members, and ... Cook / Kitchen responsibilities include : * Obsessed with our food? Learn how to make it! We're ...
Cook - $17/hr.
Scottsdale, AZ · On-site
$17/hr
At Portillo's we strive to create lifelong memories for both our guests and our Team Members, and ... Cook / Kitchen responsibilities include : * Obsessed with our food? Learn how to make it! We're ...
Cook - $17/hr.
Scottsdale, AZ · On-site
$17/hr
At Portillo's we strive to create lifelong memories for both our guests and our Team Members, and ... Cook / Kitchen responsibilities include : * Obsessed with our food? Learn how to make it! We're ...
Cook - $16/hr.
Avondale, AZ · On-site
$16/hr
At Portillo's we strive to create lifelong memories for both our guests and our Team Members, and ... Cook / Kitchen responsibilities include : * Obsessed with our food? Learn how to make it! We're ...
Cook - $16/hr.
Avondale, AZ · On-site
$16/hr
At Portillo's we strive to create lifelong memories for both our guests and our Team Members, and ... Cook / Kitchen responsibilities include : * Obsessed with our food? Learn how to make it! We're ...
Cook - $16/hr.
Tucson, AZ · On-site
$16/hr
At Portillo's we strive to create lifelong memories for both our guests and our Team Members, and ... Cook / Kitchen responsibilities include : * Obsessed with our food? Learn how to make it! We're ...
Cook - $16/hr.
Tucson, AZ · On-site
$16/hr
At Portillo's we strive to create lifelong memories for both our guests and our Team Members, and ... Cook / Kitchen responsibilities include : * Obsessed with our food? Learn how to make it! We're ...
At Portillo's we strive to create lifelong memories for both our guests and our Team Members, and ... Cook / Kitchen responsibilities include : * Obsessed with our food? Learn how to make it! We're ...
At Portillo's we strive to create lifelong memories for both our guests and our Team Members, and ... Cook / Kitchen responsibilities include : * Obsessed with our food? Learn how to make it! We're ...
At Portillo's we strive to create lifelong memories for both our guests and our Team Members, and ... Cook / Kitchen responsibilities include : * Obsessed with our food? Learn how to make it! We're ...
At Portillo's we strive to create lifelong memories for both our guests and our Team Members, and ... Cook / Kitchen responsibilities include : * Obsessed with our food? Learn how to make it! We're ...
At Portillo's we strive to create lifelong memories for both our guests and our Team Members, and ... Cook / Kitchen responsibilities include : * Obsessed with our food? Learn how to make it! We're ...
At Portillo's we strive to create lifelong memories for both our guests and our Team Members, and ... Cook / Kitchen responsibilities include : * Obsessed with our food? Learn how to make it! We're ...
Cook - $15.75
Forest Park, IL · On-site
$15.75/hr
At Portillo's we strive to create lifelong memories for both our guests and our Team Members, and ... Cook / Kitchen responsibilities include : * Obsessed with our food? Learn how to make it! We're ...
Cook - $15.75
Forest Park, IL · On-site
$15.75/hr
At Portillo's we strive to create lifelong memories for both our guests and our Team Members, and ... Cook / Kitchen responsibilities include : * Obsessed with our food? Learn how to make it! We're ...
Cook - $15.75
Elk Grove Village, IL · On-site
$15.75/hr
At Portillo's we strive to create lifelong memories for both our guests and our Team Members, and ... Cook / Kitchen responsibilities include : * Obsessed with our food? Learn how to make it! We're ...
Cook - $15.75
Elk Grove Village, IL · On-site
$15.75/hr
At Portillo's we strive to create lifelong memories for both our guests and our Team Members, and ... Cook / Kitchen responsibilities include : * Obsessed with our food? Learn how to make it! We're ...
Cook - $17.25/hr.
Chicago, IL · On-site
$17.25/hr
At Portillo's we strive to create lifelong memories for both our guests and our Team Members, and ... Cook / Kitchen responsibilities include : * Obsessed with our food? Learn how to make it! We're ...
Cook - $17.25/hr.
Chicago, IL · On-site
$17.25/hr
At Portillo's we strive to create lifelong memories for both our guests and our Team Members, and ... Cook / Kitchen responsibilities include : * Obsessed with our food? Learn how to make it! We're ...
Cook - $15.25/hr.
Sycamore, IL · On-site
$15.25/hr
At Portillo's we strive to create lifelong memories for both our guests and our Team Members, and ... Cook / Kitchen responsibilities include : * Obsessed with our food? Learn how to make it! We're ...
Cook - $15.25/hr.
Sycamore, IL · On-site
$15.25/hr
At Portillo's we strive to create lifelong memories for both our guests and our Team Members, and ... Cook / Kitchen responsibilities include : * Obsessed with our food? Learn how to make it! We're ...
Portillo's Jobs Information
Do workers at Portillo's get paid breaks?
92% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
Does Portillo's pay people when they’re sick?
91% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
At Portillo's, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
74% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2026.
Are part-time workers able to get health insurance from Portillo's?
57% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can’t get health insurance
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2025.
Do part-time workers get paid time off at Portillo's?
38% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time off
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
Is the health insurance from Portillo's affordable enough for their workers?
73% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and July 2026.
Do people get paid time off at Portillo's?
71% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
- 32% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 53% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 9% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 7% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
Do workers at Portillo's worry about hours?
37% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 59 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
Do Portillo's workers get to choose the shifts they work?
42% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
How easy is it for Portillo's workers to change shifts?
51% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
How easy is it to get time off at Portillo's?
39% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do Portillo's managers change schedules at the last minute?
33% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
Do jobs at Portillo's spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
15% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
How easy is it to take sick days at Portillo's?
43% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Is a Portillo's job good for students?
37% of students report this isn’t a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
Is working at Portillo's good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
75% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and December 2025.
Do people at Portillo's feel treated with respect by their managers?
76% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do people at Portillo's get to take their breaks without interruption?
78% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Is it stressful to work at Portillo's?
81% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do people at Portillo's enjoy their jobs?
37% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do people at Portillo's recommend working with their team?
65% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at Portillo's?
48% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
Do people get support to advance at Portillo's?
In the last year, 41% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do people think Portillo's’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
72% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how Portillo's is doing?
49% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
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$15/hr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement
Re-posted 27 days ago
Portillo's rating
6.4
Based on 124 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
13th of 106 rated fast food restaurants
Job description
Job Description:
At Portillo's we strive to create lifelong memories for both our guests and our Team Members, and that means providing a safe, welcoming workplace where we can live our Values of Family, Greatness, Energy and Fun.
Cook / Kitchen responsibilities include:
Obsessed with our food? Learn how to make it! We're looking for someone to prepare all the classics to order, including Italian Beef, Burgers, Hot Dogs, Fries and much more.
Prepare fresh vegetables, sauces and so much more by following provided recipes and upholding our commitments to quality and sanitation.
You are part of the show, have some fun and keep your stage, I mean station spotless.
Work as a team player to help and serve others (team member and guests)
Able to work with a sense of urgency to make our long lines look like a piece of cake, chocolate of course.
Maintain proper portion control and monitor food levels throughout the shift - no worries, we will beef up your knowledge.
What's in it for you?
Hot dog! The pay rate for this role is $15 per hour. This position is also served with:
An additional $2/hour for all hours worked after 11pm, $2/hour when working outside in temperatures below 33 degrees Fahrenheit, and $3/hour to work on holidays*
Flexible schedules
Free shift meals
Career advancement opportunities - we're growing!
Educational benefits
Perks and discounts - access to hundreds of discounts from movie tickets to gym memberships and more
Free counseling and support resources through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Daily Pay: Access your pay when you need it!
Monthly "Franks a Lot" Team Member appreciation
Working full time (30 hours or more per week)? You'll also be eligible for a bun-believable benefits package that includes:
Your choice of health insurance from among three medical plans that feature enhanced mental health coverage, two dental plans, and a vision plan
A flexible time off program
Our 401(k) with company match
Paid life insurance
Beef Stock - our Employee Stock Purchase Plan**, offering our Team Members a discount on Portillo's stock
Flexible Spending Accounts - healthcare and dependent care
Voluntary Benefits like pet insurance, critical illness coverage, and identity theft insurance
Learn more about our benefits here
*Easter, Memorial Day, July 4, Christmas Eve, New Year's Day
**Must have worked at Portillo's for 1 year with an average of at least 20 hours over a 6-month period
Military Veterans Encouraged to apply
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required. The incumbent may be expected to perform other duties as assigned. This job may be reviewed as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity.
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About Portillo's
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Industry
Restaurants
Company size
5,001 - 10,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Oak Brook, IL, US
Year founded
1963