EL Cook/Prep

Prep Cook at El Pollo Loco responsible for preparing ingredients, marinating chicken, chopping produce, portioning proteins, and preparing salsas according to brand standards and recipes. Follow prep lists, label/date/rotate items by FIFO, assist with basic cooking or grill tasks, maintain clean prep areas and equipment, monitor shortages or quality, and ensure food safety, sanitation, and compliance. Work collaboratively with cooks and shift leaders, following directions from management in a fast-paced restaurant kitchen environment.