Clovis, California, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$20/hr
At El Pollo Loco, we don’t just serve fire-grilled chicken — we serve careers that bring the heat. As a Grill Master, you’re not just cooking chicken; you’re igniting the El Pollo Loco experience.…
Skills: Grilling, Food Preparation, Marinating, Seasoning, Food Safety
Avocado Heights, California, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$21/hr
At El Pollo Loco, we don’t just serve fire-grilled chicken — we serve careers that bring the heat. As a Grill Master, you’re not just cooking chicken; you’re igniting the El Pollo Loco experience.…
Skills: Grilling, Food Preparation, Food Safety, Sanitization, Inventory Rotation
North Las Vegas, Nevada, United States · On-site
$15/hr–$17/hr
Join our team!! Come meet us at the Las Vegas Convention Center- West Hall 2026 Job Fair for a chance to land a job on the spot! See you there! Friday, March 13th 10am-3pm 300 Convention Center Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89109…
Skills: Grilling, Food Preparation, Food Safety, Sanitization, Inventory Rotation
Brea, California, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$21/hr
At El Pollo Loco, we don’t just serve fire-grilled chicken — we serve careers that bring the heat. As a Grill Master, you’re not just cooking chicken; you’re igniting the El Pollo Loco experience.…
Skills: Grilling, Food Preparation, Food Safety, Sanitization, Inventory Rotation
Tulare, California, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$20/hr
At El Pollo Loco, we don’t just serve fire-grilled chicken — we serve careers that bring the heat. As a Grill Master, you’re not just cooking chicken; you’re igniting the El Pollo Loco experience.…
Skills: Grilling, Food Preparation, Food Safety, Sanitization, Inventory Rotation
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States · On-site
$15/hr–$17/hr
Join our team!! Come meet us at the Las Vegas Convention Center- West Hall 2026 Job Fair for a chance to land a job on the spot! See you there! Friday, March 13th 10am-3pm 300 Convention Center Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89109…
Skills: Grilling, Food Preparation, Food Safety, Sanitization, Inventory Rotation
Oxnard, California, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$21/hr
At El Pollo Loco, we don’t just serve fire-grilled chicken — we serve careers that bring the heat. As a Grill Master, you’re not just cooking chicken; you’re igniting the El Pollo Loco experience.…
Skills: Grilling, Food Preparation, Food Safety, Sanitization, Inventory Rotation
Chino, California, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$21/hr
At El Pollo Loco, we don’t just serve fire-grilled chicken — we serve careers that bring the heat. As a Grill Master, you’re not just cooking chicken; you’re igniting the El Pollo Loco experience.…
Skills: Grilling, Food Preparation, Food Safety, Sanitization, Inventory Rotation
Lake Elsinore, California, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$21/hr
At El Pollo Loco, we don’t just serve fire-grilled chicken — we serve careers that bring the heat. As a Grill Master, you’re not just cooking chicken; you’re igniting the El Pollo Loco experience.…
Skills: Grilling, Food Preparation, Food Safety, Sanitization, Inventory Rotation
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States · On-site
$15/hr–$17/hr
Join our team!! Come meet us at the Las Vegas Convention Center- West Hall 2026 Job Fair for a chance to land a job on the spot! See you there! Friday, March 13th 10am-3pm 300 Convention Center Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89109…
Skills: Grilling, Food Preparation, Food Safety, Sanitization, Inventory Rotation
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States · On-site
$15/hr–$17/hr
Join our team!! Come meet us at the Las Vegas Convention Center- West Hall 2026 Job Fair for a chance to land a job on the spot! See you there! Friday, March 13th 10am-3pm 300 Convention Center Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89109…
Skills: Grilling, Food Preparation, Food Safety, Sanitization, Inventory Rotation
Santa Clarita, California, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$21/hr
At El Pollo Loco, we don’t just serve fire-grilled chicken — we serve careers that bring the heat. As a Grill Master, you’re not just cooking chicken; you’re igniting the El Pollo Loco experience.…
Skills: Grilling, Food Preparation, Food Safety, Sanitization, Inventory Rotation
Anaheim, California, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$21/hr
At El Pollo Loco, we don’t just serve fire-grilled chicken — we serve careers that bring the heat. As a Grill Master, you’re not just cooking chicken; you’re igniting the El Pollo Loco experience.…
Skills: Grilling, Food Preparation, Food Safety, Sanitization, Inventory Rotation
Visalia, California, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$20/hr
At El Pollo Loco, we don’t just serve fire-grilled chicken — we serve careers that bring the heat. As a Grill Master, you’re not just cooking chicken; you’re igniting the El Pollo Loco experience.…
Skills: Grilling, Food Preparation, Food Safety, Sanitization, Inventory Rotation
San Dimas, California, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$21/hr
At El Pollo Loco, we don’t just serve fire-grilled chicken — we serve careers that bring the heat. As a Grill Master, you’re not just cooking chicken; you’re igniting the El Pollo Loco experience.…
Skills: Grilling, Food Preparation, Food Safety, Sanitization, Inventory Rotation
Costa Mesa, California, United States · Hybrid
$155k–$190k/yr
At El Pollo Loco, we are on a mission to be the nation’s leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant. When it comes to our people, we are all about growth. Whether that means specialized training, a clearly laid out ca…
Skills: Software Engineering Leadership, Application Architecture, API Design, CI/CD Pipelines, Java
Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
As a General Manager, you’ll be the spark that keeps the flame alive, leading a passionate team, driving success, and ensuring every guest gets a taste of the Loco experience. You’ll oversee all restaurant op…
Skills: Restaurant Operations, Team Leadership, Staff Scheduling, Labor Management, Performance Coaching
Menifee, California, United States · On-site
$22/hr–$26/hr
As an Assistant Manager at El Pollo Loco, you’ll be a key player in turning up the heat and driving the fire-grilled experience from behind the scenes. You’ll ensure the restaurant runs smoothly, delivering e…
Skills: Labor Scheduling, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Food Safety
Compton, California, United States · On-site
$27/hr–$31/hr
Have you ever envisioned leading a team to success or dared to help manage a million-dollar business? Well here’s your opportunity to live the dream! Put your team-building skills to the test and bring us your pass…
Skills: Team Building, Customer Service, Staffing and Scheduling, P&L Analysis, Inventory Management
Menifee, California, United States · On-site
$26/hr–$30/hr
As a General Manager, you’ll be the spark that keeps the flame alive, leading a passionate team, driving success, and ensuring every guest gets a taste of the Loco experience. You’ll oversee all restaurant op…
Skills: Restaurant Operations, Team Leadership, Staff Scheduling, Labor Management, Performance Coaching
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Prepare, marinate, and grill proteins according to company standards while ensuring proper presentation and serving temperatures. Maintain a clean and sanitized work area, including all equipment, grills, and hoods.
Previous experience in food or customer service is preferred but not required. Candidates must obtain a Food Handler Certification promptly upon hire.
At El Pollo Loco, we don’t just serve fire-grilled chicken — we serve careers that bring the heat. As a Grill Master, you’re not just cooking chicken; you’re igniting the El Pollo Loco experience. You’ll 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 let’s 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:
QUALIFICATIONS – EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:
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.
Certifications
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.
What’s in it for you?
*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 cook. In fact, we see you as our secret ingredient. While our chicken is fire, it’s our people
Who set us ablaze. You’re the ones bringing the passion, ideas and energy–the flavor–whether cooking in the restaurant or working in the support center. That’s 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.
Let's Get Loco
In 1980 the first American El Pollo Loco opened on Alvarado Street in Los Angeles, quickly becoming a destination for the best citrus-marinated, fire-grilled pollo in town. Over the past four decades, El Pollo Loco has grown into more than 490 restaurants across 6 states becoming an L.A. mainstay and cultural benchmark along the way. And today, we continue to work just as hard to always provide customers with fresh and innovative L.A. Mex from our famous family dinners to Mexican entrees.
Offices: 575 Anton Blvd., Suite 1100, Costa Mesa, California 92626, US
Let's Get Loco
In 1980 the first American El Pollo Loco opened on Alvarado Street in Los Angeles, quickly becoming a destination for the best citrus-marinated, fire-grilled pollo in town. Over the past four decades, El Pollo Loco has grown into more than 490 restaurants across 6 states becoming an L.A. mainstay and cultural benchmark along the way. And today, we continue to work just as hard to always provide customers with fresh and innovative L.A. Mex from our famous family dinners to Mexican entrees.
Offices: 575 Anton Blvd., Suite 1100, Costa Mesa, California 92626, US
