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El Pollo Loco

Grill Master

Livermore, CA · On-site

$20/hr

CA Food handler certificate is required. * Must be at least 18 years of age or older. * No experience is required, but restaurant cooking experience is preferred * No education is required, high ...

El Pollo Loco

Grill Master

Roseville, CA · On-site

$20/hr

CA Food handler certificate is required. * Must be at least 18 years of age or older. * No experience is required, but restaurant cooking experience is preferred * No education is required, high ...

El Pollo Loco

Grill Master

Hayward, CA · On-site

$20/hr

CA Food handler certificate is required. * Must be at least 18 years of age or older. * No experience is required, but restaurant cooking experience is preferred * No education is required, high ...

El Pollo Loco

Grill Master

San Rafael, CA · On-site

$20/hr

CA Food handler certificate is required. * Must be at least 18 years of age or older. * No experience is required, but restaurant cooking experience is preferred * No education is required, high ...

El Pollo Loco

Grill Master

San Jose, CA · On-site

$20/hr

CA Food handler certificate is required. * Must be at least 18 years of age or older. * No experience is required, but restaurant cooking experience is preferred * No education is required, high ...

El Pollo Loco

Grill Master

San Jose, CA · On-site

$20/hr

CA Food handler certificate is required. * Must be at least 18 years of age or older. * No experience is required, but restaurant cooking experience is preferred * No education is required, high ...

El Pollo Loco

Grill Master

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$20/hr

CA Food handler certificate is required. * Must be at least 18 years of age or older. * No experience is required, but restaurant cooking experience is preferred * No education is required, high ...

El Pollo Loco

Grill Master

Elk Grove, CA · On-site

$20/hr

CA Food handler certificate is required. * Must be at least 18 years of age or older. * No experience is required, but restaurant cooking experience is preferred * No education is required, high ...

El Pollo Loco

Grill Master

Oakland, CA · On-site

$20/hr

CA Food handler certificate is required. * Must be at least 18 years of age or older. * No experience is required, but restaurant cooking experience is preferred * No education is required, high ...

El Pollo Loco

Grill Master

Tracy, CA · On-site

$20/hr

CA Food handler certificate is required. * Must be at least 18 years of age or older. * No experience is required, but restaurant cooking experience is preferred * No education is required, high ...

El Pollo Loco

Grill Master

Salinas, CA · On-site

$20/hr

CA Food handler certificate is required. * Must be at least 18 years of age or older. * No experience is required, but restaurant cooking experience is preferred * No education is required, high ...

El Pollo Loco

Grill Master

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$20/hr

CA Food handler certificate is required. * Must be at least 18 years of age or older. * No experience is required, but restaurant cooking experience is preferred * No education is required, high ...

El Pollo Loco

Grill Master

Concord, CA · On-site

$20/hr

CA Food handler certificate is required. * Must be at least 18 years of age or older. * No experience is required, but restaurant cooking experience is preferred * No education is required, high ...

El Pollo Loco

Grill Master

Salinas, CA · On-site

$20/hr

CA Food handler certificate is required. * Must be at least 18 years of age or older. * No experience is required, but restaurant cooking experience is preferred * No education is required, high ...

El Pollo Loco

Grill Master

Petaluma, CA · On-site

$20/hr

CA Food handler certificate is required. * Must be at least 18 years of age or older. * No experience is required, but restaurant cooking experience is preferred * No education is required, high ...

El Pollo Loco

Grill Master

Salinas, CA

$20/hr

CA Food handler certificate is required. * Must be at least 18 years of age or older. * No experience is required, but restaurant cooking experience is preferred * No education is required, high ...

El Pollo Loco

Grill Master

Hayward, CA · On-site

$20/hr

CA Food handler certificate is required. * Must be at least 18 years of age or older. * No experience is required, but restaurant cooking experience is preferred * No education is required, high ...

El Pollo Loco

Grill Master

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$20/hr

CA Food handler certificate is required. * Must be at least 18 years of age or older. * No experience is required, but restaurant cooking experience is preferred * No education is required, high ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for certified grill master in the United States is $54.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50.96 and $57.69 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Certified Grill Masters are culinary professionals who have undergone specialized training and certification in grilling techniques and food safety. They are skilled in preparing, cooking, and presenting grilled foods using various types of grills and methods. Certification often involves passing practical and written exams to demonstrate expertise in grilling different proteins, vegetables, and mastering grill maintenance. Certified Grill Masters may work in restaurants, catering, or as instructors, ensuring high-quality grilled dishes and safe food handling practices.

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A Certified Grill Master typically starts the day by preparing the grill station, ensuring all equipment is clean and ingredients are prepped. Throughout the shift, they are responsible for expertly cooking various meats and vegetables to order, maintaining food safety standards, and managing grill temperatures for consistency. They often collaborate closely with kitchen staff and servers to ensure orders are accurate and timely. The role can be fast-paced, especially during peak meal times, and requires attention to detail and strong time management skills.

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To thrive as a Certified Grill Master, you need in-depth knowledge of grilling techniques, food safety standards, and a relevant food handling certification. Familiarity with commercial grills, smokers, thermometers, and inventory systems is typically required. Strong attention to detail, creativity, and excellent time management help set outstanding grill masters apart. These skills ensure consistently high-quality food, safety compliance, and efficient kitchen operations in demanding food service environments.

What is the difference between Certified Grill Master vs Certified Barbecue Judge?

AspectCertified Grill MasterCertified Barbecue Judge
CertificationsGrill Master Certification, food safety, grilling techniquesBarbecue judging certification, tasting skills, competition rules
Work EnvironmentRestaurants, catering, private events, food festivalsBarbecue competitions, food festivals, judging panels
Industry UsageFood service, catering, culinary eventsCompetitive barbecue events, culinary organizations

The Certified Grill Master focuses on mastering grilling techniques, food safety, and culinary presentation, often working in restaurants or catering. In contrast, a Certified Barbecue Judge specializes in evaluating barbecue dishes at competitions, emphasizing tasting skills and judging criteria. Both roles require specific certifications and are integral to the barbecue and grilling industry, but they serve different functions within the culinary and competitive landscape.

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To become a certified grill master, individuals typically complete specialized training or certification programs that cover grilling techniques, food safety, and equipment use. Gaining hands-on experience and demonstrating proficiency in grilling skills are also important steps in achieving certification.

How much do Certified Grill Masters get paid?

Certified Grill Masters typically earn between $15 and $25 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the setting such as restaurants, catering, or events. Skilled grillers with certifications may command higher wages and additional tips, especially in high-volume or upscale environments.

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Grill Master

Livermore, CA • On-site

El Pollo Loco
Restaurants • 11 - 50 employees
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$20/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

Cook job summary:


Take pride in preparing and grilling the “perfect pollo” that put us on the map. Our chicken is our pride and joy that has been served for over 30 years.


Responsibilities and duties:

  • Must follow company and local health department food handling procedures.
  • Must comply with company safety protocols.
  • Inspect chicken quality through the entire preparation and cook process. Product receiving, rotation, marinating and grilling.
  • Follows chicken projections through the shift to maintain proper levels of cooked chicken products.
  • Receives chicken orders, cooks and packages chicken that meets quality standards.
  • Cleans and sanitizes the entire workstation including but not limited to equipment, tools, storage area.
  • Assists in training new cooks.
  • Regularly assists peers including but not limited to hot prep, expediter and burrito assembly personal.
  • Periodically performs additional duties assigned by the supervisor.

Physical Requirements:

  • Cook must have the ability to stand and walk for long durations.
  • Cook must have the ability to repeatedly use hands to reach/handle/feel/grasp objects.
  • Ability to occasionally stoop/kneel/crouch/crawl and may lift objects up to 40lbs.
  • Ability to move up to 50lbs with assistance is required.
  • Must be able to work under heavy stress/pressure during peak periods.
  • Exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold.

Qualification Standards:

  • CA Food handler certificate is required.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
  • No experience is required, but restaurant cooking experience is preferred
  • No education is required, high school diploma and equivalent is preferred.
  • Must be able to observe products and use best judgement prior to presenting products to the guests to ensure  a high level of food quality is maintained.
  • Kitchen, time-management, and customer service skills are preferred.

We are a licensed El Pollo Loco Franchisee company with 29 restaurants ( and many more in the pipeline ) over 500 team members strong and more joining our vision everyday. Located in Northern California, our name says it all TWS ( Together We Succeed ).
We are in an exponential growth mode and set to have at least 35 El Pollo Loco restaurants by the end of 2030 and eventually looking to a multi-brand expansion throughout the USA.