Grill Master: Fire-Grilled Pro with Flexible Schedule

El Pollo Loco; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,560 - 45,760; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

No overnight hours

Employee discount on food

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid vacation

Employee Assistance Program

401(K) plan with match

Discounts on tickets and events

Job summary

El Pollo Loco is seeking a Grill Master to prepare and grill chicken and other proteins to exact standards. You will marinate, cook, and plate items while maintaining quality and food safety throughout service.

The role offers competitive hourly pay, flexible options for full- or part-time schedules, and benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance. Prior customer service or food service experience is helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or food service preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with food safety and basic cooking terminology is a plus.

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.
• Monitor holding time for grilled proteins and take corrective actions when hold time expires or product quality fails to meet standards.
• Maintain proper serving temperature for cooked proteins.
• Inspect chicken and other raw proteins for quality prior to marinating or grilling.
• Clean and sanitize the entire work area and equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Food handling

Job description

El Pollo Loco is seeking a Grill Master to prepare and grill chicken and other proteins to exact standards. You will marinate, cook, and plate items while maintaining quality and food safety throughout service.

The role offers competitive hourly pay, flexible options for full- or part-time schedules, and benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance. Prior customer service or food service experience is helpful but not required.