Grill Master: Fire-Grilled Cuisine & Growth Path

El Pollo Loco; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 28,240 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

401(K) with match

Employee discount

Job summary

El Pollo Loco is hiring a Grill Master (Cook) in Burbank, CA. The role focuses on preparing grilled and hot foods to exact standards, delivering a Best in Class guest experience with precise presentation and quality control.

Competitive hourly pay of $20.50–$22.00, flexible full-time or part-time hours, and benefits like medical, dental, vision, vacation, and 401(k) with matching are offered. Prior customer service or food service is preferred but not required.

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

Teamwork

Job description

El Pollo Loco is hiring a Grill Master (Cook) in Burbank, CA. The role focuses on preparing grilled and hot foods to exact standards, delivering a Best in Class guest experience with precise presentation and quality control.

Competitive hourly pay of $20.50–$22.00, flexible full-time or part-time hours, and benefits like medical, dental, vision, vacation, and 401(k) with matching are offered. Prior customer service or food service is preferred but not required.