Grill Master: Flexible Hours & Growth Opportunities

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Food discount

401(k) match

Flexible schedule

Employee assistance program

Pet insurance

Job summary

El Pollo Loco in Monterey Park, CA is hiring a Grill Master (Cook) to prepare grilled and hot items while following flame-grilled standards. You will marinate, season, cook, and present protein to deliver a best-in-class guest experience.

This role offers competitive pay and a flexible schedule with options for full-time or part-time hours, no overnight shifts, and benefits including medical, dental, vision, childcare and 401(k) with company match.

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

Job description

El Pollo Loco in Monterey Park, CA is hiring a Grill Master (Cook) to prepare grilled and hot items while following flame-grilled standards. You will marinate, season, cook, and present protein to deliver a best-in-class guest experience.

This role offers competitive pay and a flexible schedule with options for full-time or part-time hours, no overnight shifts, and benefits including medical, dental, vision, childcare and 401(k) with company match.