Grill Master: Flexible Schedule & Career Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

No overnight hours

Employee discount on food

Career growth

Flexible schedule

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid vacation

Employee Assistance Program

401K match

Job summary

El Pollo Loco is seeking a Grill Master (Cook) to create a best-in-class guest experience by preparing grilled and hot items to exacting standards. Follow precise preparation and presentation guidelines while keeping the kitchen clean, organized, and safe.

Experience in customer service or food service is preferred but not required; the role offers competitive pay, flexible full- or part-time hours, and strong growth opportunities within a fast-paced environment.

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) to create a best-in-class guest experience by preparing grilled and hot items to exacting standards. Follow precise preparation and presentation guidelines while keeping the kitchen clean, organized, and safe.

Experience in customer service or food service is preferred but not required; the role offers competitive pay, flexible full- or part-time hours, and strong growth opportunities within a fast-paced environment.