Cook
About The Position
Walk-in for open interviews and a chance to land a job on the spot!! Every Wednesday and Friday from 2pm-5pm. At El Pollo Loco, we don’t just serve fire-grilled chicken — we serve careers that bring the heat. As a Grill Master, you’re not just cooking chicken; you’re igniting the El Pollo Loco experience. You’ll bring your passion, ideas, and energy to every order, following our flame-grilled standards to serve craveable flavors and unforgettable guest moments. Ready to ignite your flamin’ good career? Apply now and let’s cook up some delicious chicken! POSITION PURPOSE: The Grill Master (Cook) creates "Best in Class" guest experience at El Pollo Loco by preparing grilled and hot food items, following precise Company standards for preparation and presentation.
Requirements
- Obtain Food Handler Certification promptly upon hire, adhering to EPL policy and state regulations.
- 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...
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
