Grill Master (Cook) – Flexible Schedule & Growth

El Pollo Loco; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

No overnight hours

Employee discount on food

Career growth potential

Flexible schedule: full-time or part-?

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation

Employee Assistance Program

401(K) with match

Job summary

El Pollo Loco is seeking a Grill Master to prepare fire-grilled chicken and other proteins following our flame-grilled standards. You will ensure proper temperature, rotate stock, and present food to delight guests while maintaining cleanliness and safety in the kitchen environment.

The role emphasizes customer service in a fast-paced setting with flexible full-time or part-time hours and benefits. Address: 101 S Harbor Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92704, US.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in customer service or food service is 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.

Job description

El Pollo Loco is seeking a Grill Master to prepare fire-grilled chicken and other proteins following our flame-grilled standards. You will ensure proper temperature, rotate stock, and present food to delight guests while maintaining cleanliness and safety in the kitchen environment.

The role emphasizes customer service in a fast-paced setting with flexible full-time or part-time hours and benefits. Address: 101 S Harbor Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92704, US.