Grill Master - 5482

El Pollo Loco•South Gate, 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 involves preparing chicken and other grilled proteins, ensuring product quality and serving temperatures, presenting orders, and keeping the work area and equipment clean and sanitized. Previous customer service or food service experience is preferred but not required. The position is offered with full-time or part-time hours.

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, with promotions from within
Flexible schedule
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, subject to eligibility
Paid vacation, subject to eligibility
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