Grill Master - 6111

El Pollo Loco•Chatsworth, CA

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 proteins, fulfilling orders, monitoring product quality and serving temperatures, and maintaining a clean and sanitary work area. Previous customer-service or food-service experience is preferred but not required.

Requirements

Previous experience in customer service or food service 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 the hold time expires or product quality does not 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 food discount
Career growth potential and promotion from within
Flexible schedule
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
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