Grill Master: Flame-Grilled Cook with Growth & Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible Schedule: Full-Time or Part‑T

Employee discount on food

Excellent career growth potential

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid vacation

Employee Assistance Program

401(K) plan with match and immediate v

Discounts on theme parks, movieTickets

Job summary

El Pollo Loco is seeking a Grill Master (Cook) in Anaheim to prepare grilled proteins to company standards and deliver Best in Class guest experiences. You’ll marinate, cook, stock and rotate chicken while ensuring proper presentation and quality.

Experience in customer service or food service is preferred but not required. The role offers competitive pay, no overnight hours, employee discounts, growth opportunities, and flexible full- or part-time scheduling.

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.

Job description

El Pollo Loco is seeking a Grill Master (Cook) in Anaheim to prepare grilled proteins to company standards and deliver Best in Class guest experiences. You’ll marinate, cook, stock and rotate chicken while ensuring proper presentation and quality.

Experience in customer service or food service is preferred but not required. The role offers competitive pay, no overnight hours, employee discounts, growth opportunities, and flexible full- or part-time scheduling.