Lead Cook
About The Position
At Luna Grill, Lead Cooks are essential for overseeing kitchen production, coaching the team, and ensuring seamless kitchen operations while maintaining high standards of quality and consistency. This role involves leading Back-of-House (BOH) operations during assigned shifts, focusing on food quality, safety, accuracy, and speed of service. The position combines hands-on cooking with critical shift leadership responsibilities, including training team members, monitoring food safety logs, coordinating station assignments, and ensuring compliance with Luna Grill standards. Luna Grill prides itself on being a people-first brand that offers real food and genuine opportunities, fostering a culture where teamwork, respect, and hospitality are paramount.
Requirements
- 1+ 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.
Nice To Haves
- High School Diploma or GED preferred.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
Responsibilities
- Oversee production, coach the team, and ensure seamless kitchen operations while upholding quality and consistency.
- Lead BOH operations during assigned shifts.
- Ensure food quality, safety, accuracy, and speed of service.
- Train team members.
- Monitor food safety logs.
- Coordinate station assignments.
- Maintain compliance with Luna Grill standards.
- 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
- Flexible Scheduling for work-life balance
- Career Growth Opportunities – we promote from within!
- Tip Pool Participation – all team members share in the tips
- Free Healthy Shift Meal
- Referral Bonus Program
- Recognition & Rewards for performance and teamwork
- Luna Grill Employee Discounts and more!
- A people-first culture where teamwork, respect, and hospitality come first
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
