Lead Cook
About The Position
Luna Grill is seeking a Lead Cook to oversee kitchen production and lead back-of-house operations during assigned shifts. The role combines hands-on cooking with shift leadership, including coaching team members, coordinating station assignments, monitoring food safety logs, and ensuring food quality, safety, accuracy, and service speed while following Luna Grill standards. The Lead Cook prepares and plates menu items, operates kitchen equipment, maintains a clean and organized workstation, and supports prep, stocking, dishwashing, closing, and kitchen maintenance as needed. This position requires kitchen leadership experience in a high-volume or fast-casual environment. Pay varies by region: California roles pay $20.50 per hour, up to $24.00 with tips; Texas roles pay $14.00–$17.00 per hour, up to $20.00 with tips; and Arizona roles pay $18.00–$20.00 per hour, up to $23.00 with tips.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of kitchen leadership experience in a high-volume or fast-casual environment.
- Strong understanding of food preparation, portion control, and recipe consistency.
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation best practices.
- Positive, dependable team player who thrives under pressure.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, food safety, and sanitation.
- Reliable and professional, with the ability to communicate clearly.
- Able to work productively with minimal supervision.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook, and plate menu items according to Luna Grill recipes and portion standards.
- Operate grills, fryers, ovens, and other kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
- Maintain food quality, food safety, and sanitation standards.
- Set up, organize, and maintain a clean workstation throughout the shift.
- Support the kitchen team with preparation, stocking, and closing duties.
- Direct and assist team members during shifts to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
- Communicate with leadership and teammates to keep service running efficiently.
- Assist with dishwashing, kitchen maintenance, and other tasks as needed.
- Coach team members and help cooks improve during shifts.
- Monitor food safety logs and coordinate station assignments.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling.
- Career growth opportunities and promotion from within.
- Tip pool participation.
- Free healthy shift meal.
- Referral bonus program.
- Recognition and rewards for performance and teamwork.
- Luna Grill employee discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
