Lead Cook

Luna Grill • Mesa, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Luna Grill is seeking Lead Cooks to oversee production, coach the team, and ensure seamless kitchen operations while upholding quality and consistency. This role is available in California, Texas, and Arizona. Luna Grill is a people-first brand focused on real food and real opportunities, fostering a culture of teamwork, respect, and hospitality. As a Lead Cook, you will lead Back-of-House (BOH) operations during assigned shifts, ensuring food quality, safety, accuracy, and speed of service. The position involves hands-on cooking combined with shift leadership responsibilities, including training team members, monitoring food safety logs, coordinating station assignments, and maintaining compliance with Luna Grill standards.

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
• Ensure seamless kitchen operations while upholding quality and consistency
• Lead BOH operations during assigned shifts
• Ensure food quality, safety, accuracy, and speed of service
• 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
• Train team members
• Monitor food safety logs
• Coordinate station assignments
• Maintain compliance with Luna Grill standards

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

What This Job Offers

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