What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Cook position at Luna Grill?
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Luna Grill, a fast casual/QSR concept, is looking for experienced and hands-on Lead Cooks to guide kitchen teams, ensure consistency and quality, and support daily back-of-house operations. This is a great opportunity for those who lead by example and enjoy being in the action while developing others.
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 and Dallas–Fort Worth (50 locations and counting). Now, we’re expanding our IE footprint — and we’re looking for passionate Cooks to help launch our up-and-coming location in Riverside and 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 Cook, 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 Riverside.
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.
Salary : $18 - $20