Restaurant Line Cook - Full Time and Part Time - Urgently Hiring

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.

Perform other duties as assigned by management to support restaurant operations.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. The requirements listed below are representative of the education and/or experience required.

Education and Work Experience

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

Certifications

Obtain Food Handler Certification promptly upon hire, adhering to EPL policy and state regulations.

Benefits

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.

The pay range identified is the hourly or salary rate El Pollo Loco expects to pay for the posted position. This range does not include any benefits or bonus opportunities that might be available for the position based on position and eligibility criteria. Individual pay will vary based on a variety of factors including years of experience, industry experience, education, geography, etc.

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