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El Pollo Loco
Grill Master (cook)
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A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.
$39,503 / year median in California
-0% projected decline
Job Description
Grill Master (cook) El Pollo Loco Santa Ana, CA Job Details Part-time $20 - $22 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Employee discount Paid sick time Qualifications Grilling Recipe adherence Pre-cooking preparation High school diploma or GED Food preparation Meat cookery Restaurant experience Kitchen stations Full Job Description We are looking for a skilled Cook to prepare delicious Chicken according to EPL Standards You will cook Chicken that will delight our customers with taste and timely delivery. An excellent cook must be able to follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals. They must be deft in moving around the kitchen and apt in multi-tasking. Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques is important. The goal is to help preserve and enhance our reputation so we can expand our clientele. Responsibilities Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment Put Away Food orders that arrive from distribution Center. Marinade Enough Chicken for the day and marinade as needed (needs to be able to carry up to 35lb without any assistance. Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.) Cook food in various utensils or grillers Check food while cooking to stir or turn Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen Ensure all food and other items are stored properly Check quality of ingredients Clean All cooking Grills at closing time. Help During rushes with burrito prep line/expedite orders Monitor stock and place orders when there are shortages Skills Proven experience as cook or prep Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, frying, boiling etc.) Ability to follow all sanitation procedures Ability to work in a team Very good communication skills Excellent physical condition and stamina