Restaurant Shift Lead / Prep cook

Luna Grill Lead Cook Opportunity
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 Cooks to bring our menu to life, maintain high food quality standards, and keep the kitchen running efficiently. For over 20 years, Luna Grill has served fresh, feel-good Mediterranean food in Southern California, Arizona and Dallas–Fort Worth (50+ locations and counting). Now, we're expanding our SD footprint—and we're looking for you to help launch our up and coming location in Chula Vista and bring our flavors to life.
Competitive hourly rate + Team Tip Pool (compensation varies by region and market)
Free Healthy Shift Meals
Flexible Scheduling
Recognition, Rewards & Referral Bonuses
Growth & promotion opportunities as we expand
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.

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
Assist with dishwashing, kitchen maintenance and other tasks as needed
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
• Must be 18 years or older
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, food safety, and sanitation
• Able to work productively with minimal supervision
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

We're not your typical restaurant gig. At Luna Grill, we're all about real food, real people, and real growth. We care about what we serve, who we serve it with—and we're bringing that energy to Chula Vista.
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