Grill Master - 6098

El Pollo Loco • Torrance, CA

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About The Position

The Grill Master (Cook) creates a “Best in Class” guest experience by preparing grilled and hot food items according to precise company standards for preparation and presentation. The role involves preparing and maintaining grilled proteins, fulfilling orders, monitoring product quality and serving temperatures, and keeping the work area and equipment clean and sanitized. Previous customer service or food service experience is preferred but not required. The posting offers full-time or part-time hours; employment type is not specified for this particular position.

Requirements

• Previous customer service or food service experience is preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous customer service or food service experience.

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 presentation on plates or in applicable packaging.
• Monitor holding times for grilled proteins and take corrective action when hold times expire or product quality does not meet company standards.
• Ensure cooked proteins are maintained at proper serving temperatures.
• Inspect raw chicken and other proteins for acceptable quality before marinating or grilling.
• Clean and sanitize the work area, including equipment, tools, storage containers, grills, and hoods.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• No overnight hours
• Employee food discount
• Career growth opportunities and promotion from within
• Flexible scheduling
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible spending accounts
• Legal insurance
• Pet insurance
• 401(k) plan with match and immediate vesting (participants must be at least 21)
• 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