Lead Cook: Flexible Scheduling & Career Growth

Luna Grill; Buena Park (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Career Growth Opportunities—we promote

Tip Pool Participation

Free Healthy Shift Meal

Referral Bonus Program

Recognition & Rewards

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Luna Grill is seeking a Lead Cook to oversee BOH operations across assigned shifts, ensuring food quality, safety, accuracy, and speed of service. You will train team members, monitor safety logs, coordinate station assignments, and uphold Luna Grill standards.

This role emphasizes hands-on cooking with leadership duties and opportunities for growth in a fast-casual, people-first environment. Compensation varies by region and market.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of kitchen leadership experience in a high-volume or fast-casual environment is required.
• Strong understanding of food prep, portion control, and recipe consistency.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation best practices.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Luna Grill is seeking a Lead Cook to oversee BOH operations across assigned shifts, ensuring food quality, safety, accuracy, and speed of service. You will train team members, monitor safety logs, coordinate station assignments, and uphold Luna Grill standards.

This role emphasizes hands-on cooking with leadership duties and opportunities for growth in a fast-casual, people-first environment. Compensation varies by region and market.