Grill Master: Fire-Grilled Chicken & Career Growth

El Pollo Loco, Inc.; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible schedule

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Employee discount

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 to exact company standards.

You will marinate, cook, stock and present proteins while maintaining safety and quality throughout service. The role offers full-time or part-time hours with competitive pay, employee discounts, medical/dental/vision insurance, paid vacation and sick time, and opportunities for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or food service is preferred but not required.
• Must obtain Food Handler Certification promptly upon hire, adhering to company 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 to create a best-in-class guest experience by preparing grilled and hot items to exact company standards.

You will marinate, cook, stock and present proteins while maintaining safety and quality throughout service. The role offers full-time or part-time hours with competitive pay, employee discounts, medical/dental/vision insurance, paid vacation and sick time, and opportunities for growth within the company.