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Spice Up Your Career with El Pollo Loco

We're not just cooking up chicken, we're grilling up opportunities. If you're ready to serve sizzling success with a side of salsa, you've come to the right place.

We offer eligible employees the following benefits and perks:

Competitive pay
No late-night hours
Meal discounts
Excellent career growth potential (we promote from within)
Flexible scheduling: Full-Time or Part-Time hours
Medical + Dental + Vision Insurance + Flexible Spending Account
401(K) Plan with match and immediate vesting (must be at least 21 to participate)
Paid sick time
Employee Assistance Programs
Discounts on theme parks, movie tickets, sports events, hotels and more...
Job Summary:

The Grill Master (Cook) creates exceptional guest experiences by preparing grilled and hot food items according to company standards.

Key Responsibilities:
Prepare, marinate, season, cook, stock, and rotate chicken and other proteins
Receive orders, cut cooked chicken, and arrange proteins for proper presentation
Maintain holding time and product quality
Clean and sanitize the work area, equipment, and tools
Inspect raw proteins for acceptable quality standards
Thaw and store raw proteins as needed
Assist on the hot and cold prep lines
Strive to meet customer expectations and satisfaction
Work collaboratively with restaurant team members and management
Requirements:

Food Handler Certification (obtained promptly upon hire)
Previous restaurant cooking experience (preferred but not required)
Willingness to participate in cross-training opportunities
Enthusiastic and positive demeanor
Strong communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
Physical Demands:

Regularly stands, talks, hears, uses close and distance vision, tastes, or smells
Repetitively reaches, handles, feels, and/or grasps objects with hands
Occasionally bends, stoops, kneels, crouches, and/or crawls
Lifts objects weighing up to 40 lbs
About Us:

El Pollo Loco has been a destination for the best citrus-marinated, fire-grilled pollo since 1+80. We have grown to over 4+0 restaurants across 7 states and continue to innovate and expand our operations.