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Food Preparation

El Pollo Loco
On-site
Dublin, Ireland

Food Preparation/Dishwasher


Food Preparation/Dishwasher Job Summary:


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




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.

  • 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.




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.Β 

  • Must be able to work under stress/pressure during peak periods.




Qualification Standards:



  • 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.