Grill Master: Fire-Grilled Chef, Flexible Hours & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

No overnight hours

Employee discount on food

Excellent career growth potential (we促

Flexible Schedule: Full-Time or Part-?

Job summary

El Pollo Loco in Torrance, CA is seeking a Grill Master (Cook) to prepare grilled and hot foods, follow our flame-grilled standards, and deliver a best-in-class guest experience with every order.

This role emphasizes safety and quality, includes competitive pay, a flexible schedule, meal discounts, and opportunities for internal growth. Previous experience in food service is preferred but not required, and there are no overnight hours.

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.

Skills

Customer service

Food service

Job description

El Pollo Loco in Torrance, CA is seeking a Grill Master (Cook) to prepare grilled and hot foods, follow our flame-grilled standards, and deliver a best-in-class guest experience with every order.

This role emphasizes safety and quality, includes competitive pay, a flexible schedule, meal discounts, and opportunities for internal growth. Previous experience in food service is preferred but not required, and there are no overnight hours.