Grill Master: Elevate Flavor & Growth, Flexible Hours

El Pollo Loco, Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

401(K) plan with match

Job summary

El Pollo Loco is hiring a Grill Master (Cook) in Long Beach, CA to prepare grilled and hot items following our flame-grilled standards. You’ll oversee marinating, cooking, presentation and safe handling to deliver best-in-class guest experiences.

We offer competitive pay, flexible full- or part-time schedules, medical/dental/vision coverage, paid vacation and sick time, 401(k) with match, and growth opportunities from within.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in customer service or food service is preferred but not required.
• 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 handling

Education

Food Handler Certification

Job description

El Pollo Loco is hiring a Grill Master (Cook) in Long Beach, CA to prepare grilled and hot items following our flame-grilled standards. You’ll oversee marinating, cooking, presentation and safe handling to deliver best-in-class guest experiences.

We offer competitive pay, flexible full- or part-time schedules, medical/dental/vision coverage, paid vacation and sick time, 401(k) with match, and growth opportunities from within.