Lead Cook

Luna Grill; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Luna Grill as a Lead Line Cook and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences. In this role, you'll prepare and cook a variety of food items while ensuring compliance with our high standards and kitchen procedures. Enjoy competitive pay rates and a friendly work environment, with opportunities for career advancement and employee discounts.

Benefits

Career Advancement Opportunities

Flexible Scheduling

Employee Discounts

Recognition and Rewards

Free Healthy Shift Meal

Referral Bonus Available

Qualifications

• Proficient in cooking a variety of meats and vegetables.
• Follows standard portion sizes and recipes.
• Maintains a clean work station.

Responsibilities

• Prepares menu items in compliance with Luna Grill recipes.
• Stocks food products at line stations for smooth service.
• Closes the kitchen properly and assists in cleaning duties.

Skills

Cooking

Food Preparation

Team Collaboration

Sanitation

Job description

Job Description

Posted Friday, June 13, 2025 at 10:00 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: $18hr-20hr (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:

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 schedule team meetings/training and brings suggestions for improvements.
• Performs other duties as assigned such as dishwashing, bussing, etc.

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 m//old our future leaders. We inspire each other, every day, to be our best self.

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

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.

Job Family BOH - Hourly

Pay Type Hourly

Hiring Min Rate 18 USD

Hiring Max Rate 20 USD