Cook
Pollo Campero ยท New Jersey
๐ West New York, NJvia icimsPosted 2026-03-27
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Overview
The Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality food with precision and consistency while following all food safety and quality standards. This role plays a critical part in delivering an exceptional guest experience by ensuring products are prepared efficiently, safely, and according to Pollo Campero standards.
Responsibilities
Maintains open communication with FOH and management team
Monitors the quality of food
Marinating and breading chicken
Inspect raw and cooked products to ensure quality and safety standards
Follow standardized recipes and preparation procedures
Ensures restaurant adherence to health and sanitation standards
Execute production plans and chicken forecasts to meet restaurant demand
Filtration of the oil to ensure quality standards
Thoroughly clean equipment
Maintains overall sanitation, health, cleanliness, and safety standards for food preparation areas, cooking services, and dishes and utensils.
Unload product delivery and storage properly following quality and safety standards
Follow all food safety, sanitation, and company policies at all times
Learn different stations to assist in other operational areas as needed
Perform other duties as assigned to support business operations and team needs
Qualifications
Must be 18 years of age or older
Preferred: 1+ year of experience in similar roles
Basic math skills
Ability to lift and push 50 lbs.
Ability to stand for long periods
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays
Must have great interpersonal communication skills to work with others
Must adhere to company food safety, and personal hygiene standards
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Expected Behaviors
Demonstrate positive energy and a strong sense of urgency
Energetic Team Player - Collaborate effectively with team members to achieve operational goals
Take ownership of assigned station and responsibilities
Remain calm and focused under pressure
Demonstrate reliability and punctuality
Attention to details
Proactively help where it is most needed in the restaurant
Willingness to cross-train and develop new skills
Pay Rate USD $16.50/Hr.
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