Cook

El Pollo Loco•McKinney, TX

13d

About The Position

At El Pollo Loco, we don’t just serve fire-grilled chicken — we serve careers that bring the heat. As a Grill Master (Cook), 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...
Eligibility for these benefits is based on the number of average hours worked per week within a 12-month period.
Eligibility begins after completing at least 12 months of employment averaging 33 hours of work per week.