Grill Master — Craft Flame-Grilled Creations

El Pollo Loco, Inc.; Lynwood (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Employee Discounts

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

El Pollo Loco, Inc. is seeking a Grill Master (Cook) to deliver best-in-class guest experiences by preparing grilled proteins to flame-grilled standards. You’ll manage marinating, cooking, portioning and presentation while maintaining food safety and quality.

The role offers flexible schedules with full-time or part-time hours and opportunities for growth. Join a team that values speed, accuracy and guest delight, with benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance and employee

Qualifications

• 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

Education

Food Handler Certification

Job description

El Pollo Loco, Inc. is seeking a Grill Master (Cook) to deliver best-in-class guest experiences by preparing grilled proteins to flame-grilled standards. You’ll manage marinating, cooking, portioning and presentation while maintaining food safety and quality.

The role offers flexible schedules with full-time or part-time hours and opportunities for growth. Join a team that values speed, accuracy and guest delight, with benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance and employee