Lead Cook 2

Luna Grill; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rate & tips

Free meals

Flexible scheduling

Recognition and rewards

Employee discounts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Luna Grill is opening a new Chula Vista location and seeks a Lead Cook Level 2 to oversee kitchen operations, train the team, and ensure quality and speed of service.

You will lead with energy, uphold food safety and portion standards, and coordinate station assignments while maintaining Luna Grill standards. This role requires 2+ years of leadership in a high-volume setting and is a great growth opportunity within a people-first culture.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of kitchen leadership in a high-volume or fast-casual environment.
• Strong food prep, portion control, and recipe consistency.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation best practices.
• 18+ years old; bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and plate menu items per Luna Grill recipes and portions.
• Operate grills, fryers, ovens, safely and efficiently.
• Maintain food quality, safety, and sanitation.
• Set up and maintain a clean workstation throughout the shift.
• Support the kitchen team with prep, stocking, and closing duties.
• Direct and assist team members to ensure smooth shifts.
• Communicate with leadership and teammates to keep service efficient.
• Assist with dishwashing and other tasks as needed.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food prep

Food safety

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Hey CHULA VISTA—We’re Headed Your Way!
New Location, Proven Brand – Be part of the first team for our Chula Vista Location!
Luna Grill, a fast casual/QSR concept, is looking for Lead Cook Level 2s to oversee production, coach the team, and ensure seamless kitchen operations while upholding our quality and consistency. Step up and lead with expertise and energy.
We are a really (really) cool company to work for—we take pride in our inspirational culture, being a true “people first” workplace, and providing opportunities for growth.

For over 20 years, Luna Grill has served fresh, feel-good Mediterranean food in Southern California, Arizonia and Dallas–Fort Worth (50+ locations and counting). Now, we’re expanding ourSD footprint — and we’re looking for youto help launch our up and coming location in Chula Vistaand bring our flavors to life.

Why You’ll Love Luna Grill

• Competitive hourly rate + Team Tip Pool (compensation varies by region and market)
• Free Healthy Shift Meals
• Flexible Scheduling
• Recognition, Rewards & Referral Bonuses
• Team Member Discounts
• Growth & promotion opportunities as we expand

What You’ll Do

As a Luna Grill Lead Cook2, you’ll be leading BOH operations during assigned shifts while ensuring food quality, safety, accuracy, and speed of service. This position combines hands‑on cooking with shift leadership responsibilities such as training team members, monitoring food safety logs, coordinating station assignments, and maintaining compliance with Luna Grill standards.

• Prepare, cook, and plate menu items according to Luna Grill recipes and portion standards
• Operate grills, fryers, ovens, and other kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
• Maintain food quality, safety, and sanitation standards always
• Set up, organize, and maintain a clean workstation throughout the shift
• Support the kitchen team with prep, stocking, and closing duties
• Direct and assist team members during shifts to ensure smooth operations
• Communicate effectively with leadership and teammates to keep service running efficiently

• Assist with dishwashing, kitchen maintenance and other tasks as needed

What we’re looking for:

• 2+ years of kitchen leadership 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
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, food safety, and sanitation
• Reliable, professional, and able to communicate clearly
• Able to work productively with minimal supervision
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Why Join Luna Grill?

We’re not your typical restaurant gig. At Luna Grill, we’re all about real food, real people, and real growth. We’ve built a culture that’s team-focused, values-driven, and genuinely fun to be a part of. We care about what we serve, who we serve it with—and we’re bringing that energy to Chula Vista.

If you’re ready to lead, grow, and be part of something fresh (literally and figuratively), let’s talk.

Luna Grill participates in E-Verify for all positions.

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.