Grill Master (Cook) — Flame-Grilled Flavor & Growth

El Pollo Loco, Inc.; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance*

Paid vacation**

Paid sick time

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

El Pollo Loco is seeking a Grill Master to prepare grilled and hot foods while following flame-grilled standards. You will help deliver a best-in-class guest experience by cooking, marinating and presenting items with focus on quality and consistency.

The position offers flexible full-time or part-time hours. The team emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and guest satisfaction, with benefits like insurance options and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or food service is preferred but not required.
• Obtain Food Handler Certification promptly upon hire, adhering to EPL policy and state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, marinate, season, cook, stock and rotate chicken and other grilled proteins according to company standards.
• Receive orders, cut cooked chicken, and arrange proteins for proper presentation on the plate or in the applicable packaging apparatus.
• Monitor holding time for grilled proteins and take corrective actions when hold time expires or when product quality fails to meet company standards.
• Maintain and ensure that all cooked proteins are at proper serving temperature.
• Inspect chicken and other raw proteins for acceptable quality standards prior to marinating or grilling.
• Clean and sanitize the entire work area including all equipment, tools, storage containers, grills and hoods.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management to support restaurant operations.

Skills

Customer service

Food service

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Food Handler Certification

Job description

El Pollo Loco is seeking a Grill Master to prepare grilled and hot foods while following flame-grilled standards. You will help deliver a best-in-class guest experience by cooking, marinating and presenting items with focus on quality and consistency.

The position offers flexible full-time or part-time hours. The team emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and guest satisfaction, with benefits like insurance options and paid time off.