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Lead Cook

$18 - $20 per hour

Luna Grill

Lead Line Cook

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!

Location & Pay:

  • North LA, Orange County, San Diego, Inland Empire, CA
    • Hiring Rate: $18hr-20hr (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!

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 stations. Assists 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.

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 mold 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?

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.

Luna Grill
Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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