Grill Master — Flexible Hours, Growth & Benefits

El Pollo Loco; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); On-site; USD 22,042,000 - 31,685,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

No late-night hours

Meal Discounts

Career growth potential

Flexible Scheduling: Full-Time or Part

Medical + Dental + Vision + FSA

401(K) with match

Employee Assistance Programs

Theme park/movie/hotel discounts

Job summary

El Pollo Loco in Rancho Cucamonga, CA is hiring a Grill Master (Cook) to prepare grilled and hot items to El Pollo Loco standards. You will marinate, cook and portion proteins while maintaining quality and presentation.

The role requires reliability, adaptability, and a customer-focused approach in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Full- or part-time shifts with competitive pay and growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Willingness to participate in cross-training opportunities to develop skills in other areas of the restaurant as needed.
• Enthusiastic and positive demeanor, with a genuine passion for providing exceptional customer service.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Strong communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays.

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.
• Thaw and store all other raw proteins to projected needs.
• 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.
• Maintain proper quality and quantity levels of whole chicken and other meats cooking throughout shift based on projections and actual business activity.
• Diligently follow all food safety, food rotation, and sanitation policies and procedures to maintain a safe/healthy environment.
• Assist on the hot and cold prep lines as needed.
• Continuously strive to meet or exceed customer expectations and satisfaction.
• Work collaboratively with restaurant team members and management to achieve operational goals, maintain a positive work environment, and uphold company standards.
• Assist in the training of new cooks.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management to support restaurant operations.

Skills

Cross-training

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Flexibility

Education

Food Handler Certification

Job description

El Pollo Loco in Rancho Cucamonga, CA is hiring a Grill Master (Cook) to prepare grilled and hot items to El Pollo Loco standards. You will marinate, cook and portion proteins while maintaining quality and presentation.

The role requires reliability, adaptability, and a customer-focused approach in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Full- or part-time shifts with competitive pay and growth opportunities are available.