Costa Mesa, 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: Food preparation, Grilling, Food safety, Customer service, Sanitation
Costa Mesa, California, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$20/hr
At El Pollo Loco, passion is always on the menu—and as a Service Team Member, you bring the flavor to life. Whether you're greeting guests with a smile, assembling craveable orders, or helping prep our fire-grilled…
Skills: Customer service, Food preparation, Cash handling, Suggestive selling, Order processing
Anaheim, California, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$20/hr
At El Pollo Loco, passion is always on the menu—and as a Service Team Member, you bring the flavor to life. Whether you're greeting guests with a smile, assembling craveable orders, or helping prep our fire-grilled…
Skills: Customer Service, Food Preparation, Cash Handling, Suggestive Selling, Team Collaboration
Santa Ana, California, United States · On-site
At El Pollo Loco, passion is always on the menu—and as a Service Team Member, you bring the flavor to life. Whether you're greeting guests with a smile, assembling craveable orders, or helping prep our fire-grilled…
Skills: Customer service, Food preparation, Order assembly, Cash handling, Suggestive selling
Torrance, 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: Food preparation, Grilling, Food safety, Customer service, Sanitation
Torrance, California, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$20/hr
At El Pollo Loco, passion is always on the menu—and as a Service Team Member, you bring the flavor to life. Whether you're greeting guests with a smile, assembling craveable orders, or helping prep our fire-grilled…
Skills: Customer Service, Food Preparation, Cash Handling, Suggestive Selling, Order Processing
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: Food preparation, Grilling, Food safety, Sanitation, Customer service
Santa Ana, 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: Food preparation, Grilling, Food safety, Sanitation, Customer service
Santa Ana, California, United States · On-site
$21/hr–$23/hr
As a Shift Leader, you’re the one turning up the heat! You’ll lead your team to ensure exceptional service and smooth operations during your shift. With your passion and attention to detail, you’ll crea…
Skills: Team leadership, Restaurant operations, Inventory management, Customer service, Food safety
Santa Ana, California, United States · On-site
$21/hr–$23/hr
As a Shift Leader, you’re the one turning up the heat! You’ll lead your team to ensure exceptional service and smooth operations during your shift. With your passion and attention to detail, you’ll crea…
Skills: Team leadership, Restaurant operations, Inventory management, Customer service, Food safety
Santa Ana, California, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$20/hr
At El Pollo Loco, passion is always on the menu—and as a Service Team Member, you bring the flavor to life. Whether you're greeting guests with a smile, assembling craveable orders, or helping prep our fire-grilled…
Skills: Customer service, Food preparation, Cash handling, Suggestive selling, Order processing
Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$20/hr
At El Pollo Loco, passion is always on the menu—and as a Service Team Member, you bring the flavor to life. Whether you're greeting guests with a smile, assembling craveable orders, or helping prep our fire-grilled…
Skills: Customer service, Food preparation, Order processing, Suggestive selling, Cash handling
Anaheim, California, United States · On-site
$21/hr–$23/hr
As a Shift Leader, you’re the one turning up the heat! You’ll lead your team to ensure exceptional service and smooth operations during your shift. With your passion and attention to detail, you’ll crea…
Skills: Team leadership, Restaurant operations, Customer service, Inventory management, Food safety
Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$20/hr
At El Pollo Loco, passion is always on the menu—and as a Service Team Member, you bring the flavor to life. Whether you're greeting guests with a smile, assembling craveable orders, or helping prep our fire-grilled…
Skills: Customer service, Food preparation, Cash handling, Suggestive selling, Order processing
Santa Ana, 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: Food Preparation, Grilling, Food Safety, Sanitation, Customer Service
Anaheim, California, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$20/hr
At El Pollo Loco, passion is always on the menu—and as a Service Team Member, you bring the flavor to life. Whether you're greeting guests with a smile, assembling craveable orders, or helping prep our fire-grilled…
Skills: Customer Service, Food Preparation, Cash Handling, Suggestive Selling, Team Collaboration
Palmdale, California, United States · On-site
$21/hr–$23/hr
As a Shift Leader, you’re the one turning up the heat! You’ll lead your team to ensure exceptional service and smooth operations during your shift. With your passion and attention to detail, you’ll crea…
Skills: Team leadership, Restaurant operations, Inventory management, Customer service, Food safety
Palmdale, California, United States · On-site
At El Pollo Loco, passion is always on the menu—and as a Service Team Member, you bring the flavor to life. Whether you're greeting guests with a smile, assembling craveable orders, or helping prep our fire-grilled…
Skills: Customer Service, Food Preparation, Cash Handling, Suggestive Selling, Order Processing
Los Angeles, 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: Food preparation, Grilling, Food safety, Sanitation, Customer service
Los Angeles, 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: Food preparation, Grilling, Food safety, Sanitation, Customer service
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The Grill Master is responsible for preparing, marinating, and grilling proteins while ensuring high-quality presentation and adherence to company standards. They must also maintain a clean and sanitized work environment and monitor food holding times to ensure product quality.
Candidates must be able to perform essential job functions and obtain a Food Handler Certification upon hire. Previous experience in customer service or food service is preferred but not required.
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 chicken in town. Over the past four decades, El Pollo Loco has grown into more than 500 restaurants across 10 states becoming an L.A. mainstay and cultural benchmark along the way.
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 chicken in town. Over the past four decades, El Pollo Loco has grown into more than 500 restaurants across 10 states becoming an L.A. mainstay and cultural benchmark along the way.
Offices: 575 Anton Blvd., Suite 1100, Costa Mesa, California 92626, US
