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Lead Cook

Luna Grill
Luna Grill Salary
Dana Point, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/2/2026
 

 

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!

 
***Estamos buscando cocineros de línea dedicados en la parte sur de California y el área del Norte de Texas.
 
Ofrecemos horarios flexibles, avances profesionales y consejos además de un salario competitivo.***
 
 
Location & Pay:
  • North LA, Orange County, San Diego, Inland Empire, CA
    • Hiring Rate: $16.85hr-18.50hr (up to $22.00/hr* w/Tips)
  •  Dallas/Fort Worth, TX 
    • 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:

  • Oportunidades de avance profesional
  • Pago Dayforce bajo demanda *
  • Horarios flexibles
  • Bono de recomendación disponible
  • Comida de turno saludable gratuita
  • Reconocimiento y recompensas
  • Propinas: TODOS los miembros del equipo LUN-A-TIC participan en el grupo de propinas!
  • Descuentos para empleados de Luna Grill y más!
 
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?

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 stationsAssists 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.

 

 

Luna Grill participates in E-Verify for all positions.
E-Verify is an internet-based system operated by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the eligibility of new employees to work in the United States. E-Verify checks information provided on an employee’s Form I-9 electronically against records contained in DHS and SSA databases. 
 
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.

Salary : $13 - $22

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