"Okay" place to work, though I wanted to slap some of the employees and managers at times. - Cashier El Pollo Loco Employee Review

2.0
Jan 15, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Good food, friendly managers, plenty of hours

Cons

Absolutely NO training (had to learn everything on the job), often had to work the drive-thru alone during rush, was often sent to run errands after I clocked out. Constantly had to pick up on the cook's slack. Managers often disrespected new employees and favored old ones, and customers were always extremely rude.

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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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