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El Pollo LocoPosted 1 month ago

Cook (Grill Master)

$41,600–$41,600 year

On-siteEscondido, California, United States

Part TimeEnterprise

Job Summary

Operate the grill station to prepare and cook citrus-marinated chicken using fire-grilled techniques. Manage kitchen tasks including food safety compliance via required Food Handler Card, customer interaction, and inventory handling. Perform repetitive physical duties such as lifting up to 40 lbs, standing, and tasting or smelling food. Requires English proficiency and basic cooking skills; no prior experience necessary but preferred. Full-time or part-time hours available with opportunities for internal promotion to Shift Leader or beyond.

Required Qualifications

  • Ability to communicate effectively with external customers
  • Food Handler Card where applicable
  • Must be able to stand
  • Must be able to talk
  • Must be able to hear
  • Must be able to use close vision
  • Must be able to use distance vision
  • Must be able to taste
  • Must be able to smell
  • Must be able to repetitively use hands to reach
  • Must be able to repetitively use hands to handle
  • Must be able to repetitively use hands to feel
  • Must be able to repetitively use hands to grasp objects
  • Must be able to occasionally stoop
  • Must be able to occasionally kneel
  • Must be able to occasionally crouch
  • Must be able to occasionally crawl
  • Must be able to lift objects up to 40 lbs
  • Must be able to wear EPL logo'd shirt
  • Must be able to wear black pants or jeans
  • Must be able to wear no-slip shoes

Desired Qualifications

  • One or more years of restaurant cooking experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
  • Ability to speak and read English
  • Second language
  • Kitchen skills
  • Time-management skills
  • Customer service skills

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