Grill Master - 5978

El Pollo Loco • Santa Clarita, CA

12d

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 fire-grilled chicken and other proteins, ensuring food quality and serving temperatures, presenting orders appropriately, and keeping the work area and equipment clean and sanitized. Previous customer service or food service experience is preferred but not required.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in customer service or food service.

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 plates or in applicable packaging.
• Monitor holding times for grilled proteins and take corrective action when holding times expire or product quality fails to meet company standards.
• Ensure cooked proteins are maintained at proper serving temperatures.
• Inspect chicken and other raw 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 discount on food
• Excellent career growth potential; the company promotes from within
• Flexible schedule
• 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 for employees at least 21 years old
• 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