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

At El Pollo Loco, we don't just serve fire-grilled chicken we serve careers that bring the heat. You'll bring your passion, ideas, and energy to every order, following our flame-grilled standards to serve craveable flavors and unforgettable guest moments. 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.

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.

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.

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Obtain Food Handler Certification promptly upon hire, adhering to EPL policy and state regulations.

Education/Work Experience:

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

Employee discount on food

• Flexible Schedule: Full-Time or Part-Time hours
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance *
• 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...

* While our chicken is fire, it's our people who set us ablaze. You're the ones bringing the passion, ideas and energythe flavorwhether cooking in the restaurant or working in the support center. Here, fire-grilled chicken makes flamin' good careers.

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.