Lead Chef

LEAD COOK

Mikono Hospitality Group LLC

Confidential Residential Hospitality Program

Hollywood, California

Full-Time $30.00/hour

About Mikono Hospitality

Mikono Hospitality Group LLC manages professional culinary operations that emphasize hospitality, consistency, food safety, and operational excellence. Our teams prepare nutritious meals using standardized recipes, documented procedures, and collaborative leadership in mission-driven environments.

About the Culinary Program

The Lead Cook supports daily operations in a confidential residential hospitality program serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and packaged meals. The kitchen operates from rotating monthly menus with standardized recipes, dietary accommodations, production schedules, and documented quality-control systems.

Position Overview

The Lead Cook is the operational leader on the kitchen floor, reporting to the Executive Chef. This position coordinates production, guides cooks and kitchen assistants, monitors quality, and ensures meals are prepared, held, and served safely and on schedule.

Primary Responsibilities

● Lead daily production and coordinate prep for all meal periods.

● Assign production tasks and support training of kitchen staff.

● Execute standardized recipes and verify portion consistency.

● Monitor cooking, hot holding, cooling, and packaged meal procedures.

● Complete production records, temperature logs, and shift communication.

● Assist with receiving, inventory rotation, labeling, and organization.

● Maintain a clean, organized kitchen and model professional conduct.

● Support the Executive Chef with scheduling, quality control, and service execution.

Food Safety & Compliance

Maintain ServSafe principles and HACCP-based procedures by verifying food temperatures, documenting hot and cold holding, enforcing sanitation standards, preventing cross-contamination, maintaining FIFO rotation, and ensuring compliance with local health department requirements.

Working in a Confidential Private Facility

This position is located within a secure residential facility. Employees are expected to maintain confidentiality, follow sign-in and access procedures, respect resident privacy, safeguard operational information, and demonstrate professional hospitality throughout each shift.

Qualifications

● 2+ years of professional cooking experience in a high-volume kitchen.

● Leadership experience or demonstrated ability to direct production.

● Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and batch cooking.

● Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.

● Ability to work flexible schedules and stand for extended periods.

Why Join Mikono Hospitality

Join a stable culinary team committed to exceptional hospitality, structured systems, professional growth, and meaningful service. You'll help lead a kitchen where consistency, teamwork, and resident care are valued every day.

Apply

Submit your resume with a brief introduction highlighting your culinary experience, leadership abilities, and commitment to quality food service.

Pay: $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Food provided

Work Location: In person