Grill Master Cook — Flexible Schedule & Growth

El Pollo Loco; Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

No overnight hours

Employee discount on food

Career growth

Flexible schedule

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending accounts

Legal insurance

Pet insurance

401(k) with match

Job summary

El Pollo Loco in Inglewood, CA is seeking a Grill Master to prepare grilled proteins and maintain kitchen standards. You will marinate, cook, and present items following our fire-grilled guidelines to ensure guest satisfaction.

The role offers flexible full-time or part-time hours, no overnight shifts, competitive pay, and a benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation, and employee discounts. Previous food service experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Food handler certification required upon hire.
• Experience in customer service or food service preferred but not required.

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 preparation

Education

Food handler certification

Job description

El Pollo Loco in Inglewood, CA is seeking a Grill Master to prepare grilled proteins and maintain kitchen standards. You will marinate, cook, and present items following our fire-grilled guidelines to ensure guest satisfaction.

The role offers flexible full-time or part-time hours, no overnight shifts, competitive pay, and a benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation, and employee discounts. Previous food service experience is preferred but not required.