Team Member, BOH, Food Preparation/Dishwasher

El Pollo Loco • Alburquerque, NM

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Your path begins here at El Pollo Loco. Start 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. Prepare all the delicious side dishes that accompany our chicken, assist in maintaining the kitchen clean and organized.

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.
• CA Food Handler Certificate is required
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed