Lead Cook, high-volume kitchen leadership & food safety
Overview
Lead Cook role overseeing BOH operations across Luna Grill locations in CA, TX, and AZ with hands-on cooking and shift leadership. You will train team members, monitor food safety logs, coordinate station assignments, and ensure Luna Grill standards are met. This role blends culinary execution with people leadership to maintain quality and speed of service. You’ll work with a close-knit team and contribute to a people-first culture.
What You'll Do5
- 1Build and maintain food quality, safety, and sanitation standards across shifts with food safety and sanitation measures
- 2Lead on the line by preparing, cooking, and plating menu items according to Luna Grill recipes and portion standards
- 3Coordinate station assignments, monitor workflow, and supervise team members to ensure timely service
- 4Train and coach team members, oversee prep, stocking, and closing duties, and uphold Luna Grill standards
- 5Communicate effectively with leadership and teammates to keep service running smoothly and efficiently
Requirements5
- 11+ years of kitchen leadership experience in a high-volume or fast-casual environment
- 2Strong understanding of food prep, portion control, and recipe consistency
- 3Knowledge of food safety and sanitation best practices
- 4Must be 18 years or older
- 5High School Diploma or GED preferred
Salary Insight
$13 - $24k per year
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