Grill Master - 5487

El Pollo Loco • Hacienda Heights, CA

3d

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 prepares and presents chicken and other grilled proteins, monitors product quality and serving temperatures, and maintains a clean and sanitary work area. 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 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 proper presentation on the plate or in the applicable packaging.
• Monitor holding time for grilled proteins and take corrective action when hold time expires or product quality fails to meet company standards.
• Ensure cooked proteins are at the proper serving temperature.
• 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 discount on food
• Career growth potential, with promotions 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 matching and immediate vesting for eligible employees age 21 or older
• 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