Lead Cook

Luna Grill; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and passionate team as a Lead Line Cook in a vibrant dining environment. This role offers the opportunity to showcase your culinary skills while preparing a diverse menu, ensuring high-quality food standards, and leading a team to deliver exceptional dining experiences. With a commitment to growth and development, you will be part of a culture that values teamwork and excellence. Enjoy flexible scheduling, career advancement opportunities, and a supportive atmosphere where your contributions are recognized and rewarded. If you're ready to take the next step in your culinary career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Career Advancement Opportunities

On-Demand Dayforce Pay

Flexible Scheduling

Referral Bonus Available

Free Healthy Shift Meal

Recognition and Rewards

Tips Participation

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment, preferably as a cook or line cook.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain high food quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of menu items according to recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen area.
• Assist in food prep and ensure smooth service during peak times.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Team Leadership

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary Degree

Tools

Broilers

Ovens

Grills

Fryers

Job description

Friday, March 14, 2025

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

BENEFICIOS:

Why Join Us?

We are LUN-A-TICS and we mean every bit of it! We are devoted to protecting our 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, every day, 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 in accordance with Luna Grill recipes.

• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
• Knows and complies with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, etc.
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen.
• Attends all scheduled team meetings/training and brings suggestions for improvements.
• Performs other duties as assigned such as dishwashing, bussing, etc.