El Pollo Loco Team Member

El Pollo Loco – Team Member

Location: 2820 Lenwood Road, Barstow, CA, USA
Pay: $20.00–$21.00 per hour
Employment Type: Part-Time | Full-Time

About El Pollo Loco

A locally owned and operated family company, El Pollo Loco Inc. operates restaurants in California, Colorado, and Utah. Leemar United Group is committed to delivering a best-in-class experience to its customers and employees.

Job Description

Our Team Members are the heart and soul of our restaurants. Each Team Member plays a critical role in the El Pollo Loco familia by providing excellent customer service to our guests every day.

Company & Culture

For over 35 years, El Pollo Loco has been a market leader in citrus-marinated, fire-grilled chicken. Our first restaurant opened in 1980 in Los Angeles, and today we operate over 450 restaurants across multiple states — and we’re still growing! From our products to our people, we strive for excellence.

Job Summary

As a Team Member, you may have the opportunity to:

• Work as a Cashier, greeting guests with a smile and providing courteous service
• Run the drive-thru station and collaborate with a team to deliver fast and efficient service
• Fire up the grills and cook chicken fresh
• Prepare salsa and marinate chicken

This role provides a hands-on, versatile experience in restaurant operations.

Job Details

• Work Hours: Full-Time and Part-Time hours available
• Career Advancement: We promote heavily from within — Team Members can grow into Shift Leader, Assistant Manager, General Manager, and beyond
• Work Attire: EPL logoed shirt provided; black pants or jeans and nonslip shoes required

Requirements

• Experience: No experience required; 1+ year in restaurant or customer service and/or cooking experience preferred
• Education: High School diploma or GED preferred
• Communication: Ability to speak and read English preferred; second language is a plus
• Competencies: Kitchen skills, customer service, time management, and POS experience preferred
• Food Handler Card: Required where applicable
• Physical Demands: Standing, talking, hearing, using vision, tasting/smelling, repetitive hand use, occasional stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling; lifting up to 40 lbs

Benefits & Perks

• Flexible scheduling (Full-Time or Part-Time)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Meal discounts
• Ticket discounts
• Bonuses
• Immediate hiring