Prep - Cook

6 hours ago

Houston, Texas, United States El Pollo Loco Full time

A bright future starts with us at El Pollo Loco. Allow us to work for you and get ready to experience a people-centric culture. Our priority is our people, and we offer an environment full of personal and professional growth opportunities. Our restaurants will give you the chance to experience a fun and productive workplace environment, where you will be able to think and help to produce multiple solutions. We are committed to helping your growth and will always fully invest in your success.

Our kitchen associates focus on producing the best product quality, all with the mindset of fully satisfying our guests. We take pride of our product and are confident that our famous grilled chicken is the best in the world; therefore, we strive to always deliver excellent product quality.

Requirements/Responsibilities

Prepare all the delicious side dishes that accompany our chicken, assist in maintaining the kitchen clean and organized.

Job opportunities as Cook / Food Prep / Kitchen Team Member / BOH Crew Member is generally offered as full time or part time restaurant job.

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.

Requirements/Responsibilities

Team Member, BOH, Food Preparation/Dishwasher 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.
  • Inspect chicken quality through the entire preparation and cook process. Product receiving, rotation, marinating and grilling.
  • Follows chicken projections through the shift to maintain proper levels of cooked chicken products.
  • Receives chicken orders, cooks and packages chicken that meets quality standards.
  • Cleans and sanitizes the entire workstation including but not limited to equipment, tools, storage area.
  • Assists in training new associates
  • Regularly assists peers including but not limited to hot prep, expediter and burrito assembly personal.
  • Periodically performs additional duties assigned by the supervisor

Physical 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.

Qualification Standards:

  • 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.

Made Fresh. Made by Hand. Made every day.

It all comes down to fresh. Fresh salsas made from scratch, fresh sliced avocados and of course, fresh, never frozen, fire-grilled chicken. Because maximum freshness means maximum flavor.

Pay: $ $13.00 / hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount

Job Type: fulltime, parttime

Education: No education required

Work location: On-site

  • Pm Prep Cook

    1 week ago

    Houston, Texas, United States A&V Foods, LLC Full time $40,000 - $70,000 per year

    Join Our Team as a PM Prep Cook at A&V Foods, LLCAre you passionate about food and looking to grow your culinary skills in a supportive and dynamic kitchen environment? A&V Foods, LLC, located in Houston, TX, is seeking a dedicated PM Prep Cook to join our team. If you have a knack for preparing fresh ingredients and enjoy working in a fast-paced setting,...

  • Prep Cook

    6 days ago

    Houston, Texas, United States Alife Hospitality Group Llc Full time $25,000 - $40,000 per year

    ALife Hospitality Group is one of Houston's leading hospitality groups with a diverse portfolio of multiple restaurants, bars & nightlife related concepts. The innovative group owns and operates Prospect Park Restaurants, Bungalow Downtown Dining, Lost & Found, Kamp Houston, Southside Sporting Club, FRNDS Restaurant & Lounge, Stick Talk Cajun-Hibachi, Drip...

  • Prep Cook

    5 days ago

    Houston, Texas, United States Mambo Seafood Restaurants Full time

    MAMBO SEAFOOD IS OPENING A NEW LOCATION AT WILLOBROOK IN HOUSTON APPLY NOWJoin the TeamMambo Seafood is a high-volume iconic Houston restaurant brand that has been in business since 1996. Mambo has 12 restaurants in the Greater Houston area, 3 locations in San Antonio, and one franchised operation in the Rio Grande Valley. Mambo Seafood is poised for rapid...

  • Prep Cook

    6 days ago

    Houston, Texas, United States Pappas Restaurants, Inc. Full time $30,000 - $60,000 per year

    Now Interviewing Prep Cooks We're a family owned and operated company, which means our core values have been passed down from generation to generation. We're constantly focused on innovation, attention to detail and quality in everything we do. We're looking for positive and friendly team players who genuinely love great food and want to provide superior...

  • Prep Cook CA 05

    1 week ago

    Houston, Texas, United States Cyclone Anaya's Full time $30,000 - $60,000 per year

    Summary of Position:Cook and prepare a variety of food products including meat, seafood, poultry, vegetables, sauces, stocks, breads and other food products using a variety of equipment and utensils according to the Daily Prep List.Duties & Responsibilities:Complete opening and closing checklists.Refer to Daily Prep List at the start of each shift for...

  • Line Cook/Prep Cook

    2 weeks ago

    Houston, Texas, United States Bungalow Heights Full time

    Bungalow Heights is a new restaurant in the HeightsWe are seeking experienced, hard-working cooks to work the line. Open availability is required. Bilingual is a plus.Requirements/Expectations:Have a valid/ up to date food handlers certificate within 30 days of hireCooking and preparing all menu items in accordance with standards set by the...

  • prep cook

    2 weeks ago

    Houston, Texas, United States Compass Group Full time $17 - $18

    We are hiring immediately for a full time PREP COOK position.Location: Kelsey Seybold West Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX Note: online applications accepted only.Schedule: Full time schedule; Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm. More details upon interview.Requirement: Prior prep cook experience is preferred.Perks: Free shift meal, and free...

  • Prep Cook

    1 week ago

    Houston, Texas, United States Saigon Hustle - Spring Branch Full time $25,000 - $40,000 per year

    Ready to Cook Up Something Amazing? Apply now and become part of the Saigon Hustle familyAre you passionate about creating delicious food and working in a fast-paced kitchen environment? Saigon Hustle is looking for talented and enthusiastic Cooks to join our team. If you enjoy preparing high-quality meals and thrive in a collaborative, dynamic setting, we'd...

  • Prep Cook

    4 days ago

    Houston, Texas, United States Mensho Full time

    Job OverviewWe are seeking a line cook to join our kitchen team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food preparation and cooking with pace and precision. As a Line Cook, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality meals to our guests while maintaining the standards of food safety and cleanliness in the...

  • Line Cook/Prep Cook

    3 days ago

    Houston, Texas, United States Cajun taste 504 LLC Full time

    Completion of vocational school or a two-year associate degreeAt least one year of cooking experienceExcellent kitchen administration knowledge and ability to work as part of a teamStrong organization and active listening skillsThe ability to work on your feet for most of the day and lift 30 pounds at a timeExceptional time management skillsA Line Cook...