Cook

Luna Grill; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Career Growth Opportunities

Tip Pool Participation

Free Healthy Shift Meal

Referral Bonus Program

Employee Discounts

Team-first culture

Job summary

Luna Grill is hiring a Line Cook to join our California, Texas and Arizona locations. You’ll craft fresh, high-quality dishes, prep and plate to our recipes, and keep an organized workstation during fast-paced service.

The team emphasizes growth, flexibility, and a supportive, people-first culture. Earn $20.00/hr in CA up to $24.00/hr with tips, with regional variations ($13.00-$15.00/hr in TX and $15.50-$17.50/hr in AZ, up to $20.00/hr with tips).

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year kitchen experience in a high-volume or fast-casual environment.
• 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.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and plate menu items according to Luna Grill recipes and portion standards.
• Set up and maintain a clean, organized workstation throughout the shift.
• Operate grills, fryers, ovens, and other kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain food quality, safety, and sanitation standards at all times.
• Support the kitchen team with prep, stocking, and closing duties.
• Communicate effectively with your team and leadership to keep service running smoothly.
• Assist with dishwashing, kitchen maintenance and other tasks as needed.

Skills

Kitchen experience

High-volume environment

Fast-casual

Food safety knowledge

Bilingual English/Spanish

Must be 18+

Job description

Join Our Team as a Line Cook!

Opportunities in California, Texas & Arizona
Are you ready to cook with passion and precision? At Luna Grill, we’re looking for dedicated Line Cooks to craft fresh, flavorful dishes, support the kitchen team, and ensure every plate leaves the kitchen with excellence. This is your opportunity to shine in a fast-paced, team-focused environment.

Locations & Pay (compensation varies by region and market)

California - LA Orange County San Diego Inland Empire
$20.00/hr (up to $24.00/hr with tips)

Texas - Dallas/Fort Worth
$13.00-$15.00/hr (up to $18.00/hr with tips)

Arizona - Mesa
$15.50-$17.50/hr (up to $20.00/hr with tips)

Why You’ll Love Luna Grill

We’re not your typical restaurant gig — we’re a people-first brand with real food and real opportunities.

• 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 You’ll Do

As a Luna Grill Line Cook, you’ll be the heart of the kitchen — crafting fresh, high-quality dishes and ensuring every plate meets our high standards.

• Prepare, cook, and plate menu items according to Luna Grill recipes and portion standards
• Set up and maintain a clean, organized workstation throughout the shift
• Operate grills, fryers, ovens, and other kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
• Maintain food quality, safety, and sanitation standards at all times
• Support the kitchen team with prep, stocking, and closing duties
• Communicate effectively with your team and leadership to keep service running smoothly
• Assist with dishwashing, kitchen maintenance and other tasks as needed

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 1 year kitchen 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
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Who We Are

We are Lunatics — driven by culture, standards, and teamwork, where people come first. You will not just be following tickets. You will be cooking fresh food from real recipes, learning every station from grill to flattop, and working with a team that takes pride in getting it right every plate.

Luna Grill participates in E-Verify for all positions.

E-Verify is an internet-based system operated by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the eligibility of new employees to work in the United States. E-Verify checks information provided on an employee’s Form I-9 electronically against records contained in DHS and SSA databases.

Luna Grill is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment to our team members, job applicants, the guests we serve, and the communities we call home. Luna Grill also has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.