Grill Master - 5634

El Pollo Loco•Montclair, NJ

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 and serving chicken and other grilled proteins while maintaining product quality, safe serving temperatures, and a clean 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 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 maintained at proper serving temperatures.
  • 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, 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, for employees at least 21 years old
  • Discounts on theme parks, movie tickets, sports events, hotels, and more
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