Grill Master 6042

At El Pollo Loco we dont just serve fire-grilled chicken we serve careers that bring the heat. As a Grill Master youre not just cooking chicken; youre igniting the El Pollo Loco experience. Youll bring your passion ideas and energy to every order following our flame-grilled standards to serve craveable flavors and unforgettable guest moments. Ready to ignite your flamin good career Apply now and lets cook up some delicious chicken!

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Grill Master (Cook) creates Best in Class guest experience at El Pollo Loco by preparing grilled and hot food items following precise Company standards for preparation and presentation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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 the plate or in the applicable packaging apparatus.
• Monitor holding time for grilled proteins and take corrective actions when hold time expires or when product quality fails to meet company standards.
• Maintain and ensure that all cooked proteins are at proper serving temperature.
• Inspect chicken and other raw proteins for acceptable quality standards prior to marinating or grilling.
• Clean and sanitize the entire work area including all equipment tools storage containers grills and hoods.

Education/Work Experience:

Previous experience in customer service or food service is preferred but not required.

Whats in it for you

• Competitive pay
• No overnight hours
• Employee discount on food
• Excellent career growth potential (we promote from within)
• Flexible Schedule: Full-Time or Part-Time hours
• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance *
• Paid vacation**
• Paid sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible spending accounts Legal Insurance and Pet Insurance *
• 401(K) plan with match and immediate vesting (must be at least 21 to participate)
• Discounts on theme parks movie tickets sports events hotels and more...

* Eligibility for these benefits is based on the number of average hours worked per week within a 12-month period.

** Eligibility begins after completing at least 12 months of employment averaging 33 hours of work per week.

Why work for us

When it comes to our people our motto is: Let them fact we see you as our secret ingredient. While our chicken is fire its our people

Who set us ablaze. Youre the ones bringing the passion ideas and energythe flavorwhether cooking in the restaurant or working in the support center. Thats why we take pride in providing a place where you can express develop and belong all while enjoying a healthy balance. Here fire-grilled chicken makes flamin good careers.