An unpleasant job. - Cook El Pollo Loco Employee Review

2.0
4 Aug 2014
Recommend
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Pros

The kitchen and sink area were clean and sanitary. You get a %10 discount on food.

Cons

Management consistently violated California labor laws by forbidding employees to take 10 minute breaks. Only lunches were allowed for those who worked over 6 hours.

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5.0
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Pros

Work life balance Flexible with my schedule

Cons

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1.0
5 Jun 2026
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Recommend
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Pros

Not much else other than free food

Cons

High turnover, favortism, lack of stability, disconnect between corporate and restaurants.

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