{"id":24546,"date":"2026-03-13T17:15:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T17:15:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pasona.com\/job\/061839\/"},"modified":"2026-03-13T17:15:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T17:15:12","slug":"061839","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/d3q8xutu1rneyj.cloudfront.net\/en\/job\/061839\/","title":{"rendered":"Kitchen Lead"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Kitchen Lead (Japanese Food Concept)<\/h2>\n<p>&#128205; Los Angeles, CA | Onsite<\/p>\n<p>&#128176; Starting at $24\/hour | Non-Exempt<\/p>\n<p>&#128338; Full-Time<\/p>\n<h3>Help Bring Authentic Japanese Omusubi to the U.S.<\/h3>\n<p>We are launching a unique Japanese food concept in Los Angeles centered around <strong>omusubi (Japanese rice balls)<\/strong> \u2014 a symbol of warmth, care, and nourishment in Japanese culture.<\/p>\n<p>Our mission is to introduce the heart of Japanese cuisine and the spirit of <strong>omotenashi<\/strong>, the tradition of thoughtful and genuine hospitality. 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