Lead Cook

Luna Grill • Riverside, CA

13d

About The Position

Luna Grill, a fast casual/QSR concept, is looking for experienced and hands-on Lead Cooks to guide kitchen teams, ensure consistency and quality, and support daily back-of-house operations. This is a great opportunity for those who lead by example and enjoy being in the action while developing others.
We are a really (really) cool company to work for—we take pride in our inspirational culture, being a true “people first” workplace, and providing opportunities for growth.
For over 20 years, Luna Grill has served fresh, feel-good Mediterranean food in Southern California and Dallas–Fort Worth (50+ locations and counting). Now, we’re expanding our IE footprint — and we’re looking for passionate Cooks to help launch our up-and-coming location in Riverside and bring our flavors to life.
As a Luna Grill Lead Cook, you’ll be leading BOH operations during assigned shifts while ensuring food quality, safety, accuracy, and speed of service. This position combines hands-on cooking with shift leadership responsibilities such as training team members, monitoring food safety logs, coordinating station assignments, and maintaining compliance with Luna Grill standards.

Requirements

• 2+ years of kitchen leadership experience in a high-volume or fast-casual environment required
• Strong understanding of food prep, portion control, and recipe consistency
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation best practices
• Positive, dependable team player who thrives under pressure
• Must be 18 years or older
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, food safety, and sanitation
• Reliable, professional, and able to communicate clearly
• Able to work productively with minimal supervision
• High School Diploma or GED preferred

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) 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, safety, and sanitation standards always
• Set up, organize, and maintain a clean workstation throughout the shift
• Support the kitchen team with prep, stocking, and closing duties
• Direct and assist team members during shifts to ensure smooth operations
• Communicate effectively with leadership and teammates to keep service running efficiently
• Assist with dishwashing, kitchen maintenance and other tasks as needed

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate + Team Tip Pool (compensation varies by region and market)
• Free Healthy Shift Meals
• Flexible Scheduling
• Recognition, Rewards & Referral Bonuses
• Team Member Discounts
• Growth & promotion opportunities as we expand

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED