Lead Cook

Luna Grill•La Quinta, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Luna Grill is hiring Lead Cooks in California, Texas, and Arizona. The Lead Cook oversees back-of-house operations during assigned shifts, combining hands-on cooking with shift leadership. The role helps ensure food quality, safety, accuracy, and speed of service while upholding Luna Grill’s standards for consistency and kitchen operations. Lead Cooks prepare and plate menu items, operate kitchen equipment, maintain food safety and sanitation, and keep workstations organized. They also help train and direct team members, coordinate kitchen work, and support prep, stocking, closing, dishwashing, and kitchen maintenance as needed.

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.
Must be 18 years or older.
Reliable, professional, and able to communicate clearly.
Able to work productively with minimal supervision.
Positive, dependable team player who thrives under pressure.

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, 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 operations.
Train and coach team members.
Monitor food safety logs and coordinate station assignments.
Communicate with leadership and teammates to keep service running efficiently.
Assist with dishwashing, kitchen maintenance, and other tasks as needed.