Lead Cook

Luna Grill; Cerritos (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Luna Grill is looking for a dedicated Lead Line Cook who is passionate about delivering exceptional dining experiences. In this fast-paced role, you'll prepare a variety of dishes, maintain high standards of cleanliness, and lead the kitchen team while having opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Career Advancement Opportunities

Flexible Scheduling

Free Healthy Shift Meal

Employee Discounts

Tips Participation

Recognition and Rewards

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced kitchen settings.
• Ability to follow recipes and adhere to standard portion sizes.
• Familiarity with kitchen equipment like grills and fryers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes.
• Maintain food levels at line stations for smooth service.
• Keep work station clean and sanitary.

Skills

Cooking methods

Food safety standards

Teamwork

Job description

Posted Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 10:00 AM | Expires Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 9:59 AM

Join Our Team as a LEAD LINE COOK! Opportunities in California & Texas!

We’re looking for a dedicated Lead Line Cook to help us deliver exceptional dining experiences.

If you’re in Southern California or Dallas/Fort Worth, we want to hear from you!

Location & Pay:

• Hiring Rate: $16.85/hr-18.50/hr (up to $22.00/hr* w/Tips)
• Hiring Rate: $13.00/hr-14.50/hr (up to $18.00/hr* w/Tips)

BENEFITS:

• Career Advancement Opportunities, On-Demand Dayforce Pay *
• Flexible Scheduling, Referral Bonus Available
• Free Healthy Shift Meal, Recognition and Rewards
• Tips – ALL LUN-A-TIC Team Members participate in the tip pool!
• Luna Grill Employee Discounts and More!

Why Join Us?

We are LUN-A-TICS and we mean every bit of it! We are devoted to maintaining high standards through our culture, training, and development.

We trust our leaders to develop their teams and to mold our future leaders. We inspire each other daily to be our best selves.

Are you ready to lead a dynamic team in a fast-paced and rewarding environment?

LUN-A-TIC Position Summary

The Lead Cook is responsible for accurately and efficiently preparing and cooking menu items according to Luna Grill recipes.

• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items using broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and other kitchen equipment.
• Knows and complies with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen policies and procedures.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient food levels at line stations for smooth service.
• Ports food products prior to cooking per standard sizes and recipes.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station, including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, etc.
• Assists in food prep during off-peak times as needed.
• Properly closes the kitchen following the closing checklist and assists others in closing.
• Attends all scheduled team meetings and training sessions, offering suggestions for improvements.
• Performs additional duties such as dishwashing and bussing as assigned.