Grill Master - 5918

El Pollo Loco•Monterey Park, CA

About The Position

The Grill Master (Cook) creates a “Best in Class” guest experience by preparing grilled and hot food items in accordance with precise company standards for preparation and presentation. The role includes preparing proteins, monitoring product quality and serving temperatures, fulfilling orders, and maintaining a clean and sanitized work area. Previous customer service or food service experience is preferred but not required. The posting offers full-time or part-time hours and notes that benefit eligibility depends on average weekly hours over a 12-month period; eligibility begins after at least 12 months of employment averaging 33 hours per week.

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 plates or in applicable packaging.
  • Monitor holding times for grilled proteins and take corrective action when holding 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 discount on food
  • Career growth potential and promotion from within
  • Flexible scheduling; full-time or part-time hours
  • 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 (must be at least 21 to participate)
  • Discounts on theme parks, movie tickets, sports events, hotels, and more
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