EL Cook/Prep
On-site · Long Beach, California, United States
Job Summary
Prep Cook at El Pollo Loco: Prepare ingredients and follow brand recipes to ensure consistent quality. Marinade chicken, chop produce, portion proteins, and prepare salsas per standards; adhere to FIFO for labeling, dating, and rotation. Assist with basic cooking/grill support and maintain clean prep areas and equipment. Monitor prep levels and communicate shortages or quality concerns. Follow food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations, preventing cross-contamination. Work collaboratively with cooks and grill staff, taking direction from managers and shift leaders. Flexible scheduling includes mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Required Qualifications
- Previous food prep or kitchen experience preferred but not required.
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices preferred.
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