Assistant Cook

Priority Dispatch Corp.; East Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Parking

Bus pass

Life insurance

AD&D

LTD

PTO

Meal discount

FSAs

Employee assistance

Job summary

Kahala Nui in Honolulu, HI is seeking an Assistant Cook to support kitchen operations for residents at our private restaurant. The role prepares cold items, supports the culinary team, and helps maintain safety and quality standards while serving residents with care.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, 6 months prep cook experience, TB clearance, and ability to work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays. Benefits include medical, dental, parking, and PTO.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 6 months of prep cook experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Annual tuberculosis clearance required.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English and work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cold food items such as salads, fruits, vegetables, and sandwiches.
• Clean, rotate, and store food products properly.
• Support line cooks and coordinate meal production needs.
• Prepare meals that meet special dietary requirements.
• Monitor food quality, taste, and temperature standards.
• Maintain required food safety and sanitation documentation.
• Help train and orient new employees.
• Provide courteous service to residents and respond promptly to requests.
• Attend required training and assist with other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Legal Address - Honolulu, HI 96821

Salary Range: $24.00 - $24.00 Hourly

Job Category: Food Service

Kahala Nui, considered Hawaii's premier Senior Living Community is looking for an Assistant Cook. The Assistant Cook supports kitchen operations by preparing food, maintaining quality and safety standards, assisting the culinary team, and providing excellent service to residents at our private restaurant for residents. The Assistant Cook collaborates with dining team to promote excellent food, food handler safety, and organizational goals while fostering a culture of malama, accountability, compassion, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare cold food items such as salads, fruits, vegetables, and sandwiches.
• Clean, rotate, and store food products properly.
• Support line cooks and coordinate meal production needs.
• Prepare meals that meet special dietary requirements.
• Monitor food quality, taste, and temperature standards.
• Maintain required food safety and sanitation documentation.
• Help train and orient new employees.
• Provide courteous service to residents and respond promptly to requests.
• Attend required training and assist with other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

• FREE medical insurance and subsidized dental insurance
• FREE covered parking or FREE monthly bus pass
• FREE life, AD&D, and LTD insurance
• Generous PTO plan
• Discounted associate meals
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 6 months of prep cook experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Annual tuberculosis clearance required.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English and work with minimal supervision.