Grill Master - 6032

El Pollo Loco•El Monte, CA

About The Position

The Grill Master (Cook) creates a “Best in Class” guest experience at El Pollo Loco by preparing grilled and hot food items according to precise company standards for preparation and presentation. The role involves preparing and presenting grilled proteins, monitoring product quality and serving temperatures, and maintaining a clean and sanitized work area. Previous customer service or food service experience is preferred but not required. The position is offered with full-time or part-time hours; no overnight hours are 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 the 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 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, subject to age and participation eligibility
Discounts on theme parks, movie tickets, sports events, hotels, and more