Lead Cook

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Cook to join their dynamic team. This role involves preparing a variety of menu items while adhering to high standards of quality and presentation. As a Cook, you will ensure that every dish meets the culinary excellence expected by guests. You will thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment, demonstrating your skills in food preparation and kitchen management. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a supportive and innovative culinary team, where your contributions will help shape memorable dining experiences for guests.

Qualifications

• Must possess high quality standards for food production and presentation.
• Restaurant experience required with at least 1 year in a lead cook role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to company recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen work area.
• Ensure quality and presentation of food served.

Skills

Food Quality Standards

Kitchen Management

Detail-oriented

Organized

Safety-minded

Education

1 year of kitchen management or lead cook experience

Tools

Broilers

Grills

Fryers

Ovens

Job description

40756 Winchester Rd, Temecula, CA 92591, USA

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 10:00 AM | Expired Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 9:59 AM

Who We Are: We are Lunatics and we mean every bit of it! We are devoted to protecting our high standards through our culture, training, and development. Each and every Lunatic is encouraged to be the spark that leads to our next success.

We hope to leave a lasting impression on not only our guests but to each other. If it’s not already evident, it soon will be that people are our number ONE priority. Luna Grill was born out of a passion and innovation to create an unmatched experience for our guests, but it does not stop there. We trust our Leaders to develop their teams and to mold our future leaders. We inspire each other, every day, to be our best self.

Position Summary

The Cook is responsible for accurately and efficiently preparing and cooking menu items in accordance with Luna Grill recipes. The Cook is responsible for ensuring that the final plate preparation and presentation is within Luna Grill standards.

• 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.
• Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
• 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.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish setup for all dishes.
• Handles, stores, and rotates all products properly.
• 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.
• Takes necessary meal and rest breaks accordingly.
• Team Members must adhere to Rest & Meal Policy.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Possess and instill high quality standards for food quality, production, and plate presentation. Detail-oriented, organized, and efficient. Safety-minded. Ability to work productively with minimal supervision. Trustworthy and reliable.

Education/Experience Requirements

Restaurant experience with at least 1 year of kitchen management or lead cook experience.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Stands/walks continuously (up to 5 hours) through the shift. Frequent bending, twisting neck and waist, reaching above and below shoulders, and squatting. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds on a regular basis and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Must be able to work under pressure and be flexible to work long, sometimes irregular hours including weekends and holidays.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Must comply with Company’s Appearance and Dress Code standard as set forth in the Team Member Handbook. Works primarily in the kitchen, where air may be moist, warm, and odorous from cooking foods. Kitchen floors are uneven and may be slippery from moisture and grease.

I have read and understand the above-referenced job requirements and have the ability to perform all of the essential duties listed herein. I agree to comply with the Company’s performance standards and understand that I will need to be flexible in order to accommodate the changing needs of operations. Luna Grill reserves the right to modify and update this job description as needed.

40756 Winchester Rd, Temecula, CA 92591, USA