Grill Master Cook: Flexible Schedule & Growth

El Pollo Loco, Inc.; El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

No overnight hours

Employee discount on food

Excellent career growth potential

Flexible schedules: FT or PT

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible spending accounts

401(K) with match

Theme park and event discounts

Job summary

El Pollo Loco, Inc. is seeking a Grill Master to prepare and cook chicken and grilled proteins to our flame-grilled standards. You will receive orders, marinate, season, and present items while maintaining quality and safety guidelines.

The role emphasizes accuracy, proper temperatures, sanitation, and teamwork. Full-time or part-time hours may be available, with competitive pay and benefits as described in the posting.

Qualifications

• Prepare and cook chicken and proteins per company standards.
• Receive orders, portion and present proteins.
• Monitor holding times and ensure product quality.
• Sanitize the work area and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

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 packaging.
• 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.

Education

Food Handler Certification

Job description

El Pollo Loco, Inc. is seeking a Grill Master to prepare and cook chicken and grilled proteins to our flame-grilled standards. You will receive orders, marinate, season, and present items while maintaining quality and safety guidelines.

The role emphasizes accuracy, proper temperatures, sanitation, and teamwork. Full-time or part-time hours may be available, with competitive pay and benefits as described in the posting.