Cook
campero· Restaurant Crew
About this role
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.Frequently Asked Questions
Is the salary disclosed for the Cook position at campero?
The salary for this Cook role at campero is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Cook position at campero located?
This Cook role at campero is based in West New York, NJ, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Cook role at campero full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Cook role in the Restaurant Crew department at campero.
Which team or department does the Cook at campero belong to?
This Cook position is part of the Restaurant Crew department at campero. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Cook position at campero?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to campero's official application portal hosted on icims where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Cook job at campero posted?
This Cook position at campero was posted on Mar 27, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Cook
campero
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