Cook

El Pollo Loco • Orange, CA

7h • Onsite

About The Position

At El Pollo Loco, the Grill Master (Cook) role is about more than just preparing fire-grilled chicken; it's about igniting a career and delivering a "Best in Class" guest experience. This position involves bringing passion, ideas, and energy to every order, adhering to flame-grilled standards to serve craveable flavors and create unforgettable guest moments. The Grill Master is responsible for preparing grilled and hot food items according to precise Company standards for preparation and presentation.

Requirements

• Obtain Food Handler Certification promptly upon hire, adhering to EPL policy and state regulations.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management to support restaurant operations.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• No overnight hours
• Employee discount on food
• Excellent career growth potential (we promote from within)
• Flexible Schedule: Full-Time or Part-Time hours
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible spending accounts, Legal Insurance, and Pet Insurance
• 401(K) plan with match and immediate vesting (must be at least 21 to participate)
• Discounts on theme parks, movie tickets, sports events, hotels and more...

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees