Cook

El Pollo LocoStart on your path towards a brighter future filled with growth and opportunity. Where we lift each other up, push each other further, and take part in something bigger than ourselves - supported by a team committed to you and your success.We are looking for Full Time and Part Time Team Members. 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.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.Provides support to peers such as restocking packed products in coolers for cashiers, packaging cold prepped items, and other tasks assigned.Maintains a clean and sanitized work area, including equipment, tools and storage areas.Assists in training new Food Preparation personnel.Performs additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.Physical Requirements:Ability to move 50lbs, with assistance is requiredAbility to lift, pull, toss 40lbs trash bagsMust have a high level of mobility/flexibilityAbility 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:CA Food Handler Certificate is requiredMust be 18 years of age or olderMust be able to read company recipes cards in either English or SpanishMust have a basic understanding of how to follow a recipe.