Grill Master: Craft Fire-Grilled Flavor & Growth

El Pollo Loco, Inc.; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Employee discount on food

401(K) plan with match

Flexible schedule

Job summary

El Pollo Loco, Inc. is seeking a Grill Master to create a best-in-class guest experience by preparing grilled and hot items according to company standards. You’ll marinate, season, cook, stock and rotate proteins to ensure quality and proper presentation.

The role emphasizes food safety, guest satisfaction and teamwork, with a flexible schedule supporting full-time or part-time hours. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, paid vacation and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or food service is preferred but not required.
• Food Handler Certification required upon hire.

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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

El Pollo Loco, Inc. is seeking a Grill Master to create a best-in-class guest experience by preparing grilled and hot items according to company standards. You’ll marinate, season, cook, stock and rotate proteins to ensure quality and proper presentation.

The role emphasizes food safety, guest satisfaction and teamwork, with a flexible schedule supporting full-time or part-time hours. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, paid vacation and employee discounts.