Club Cook 3

Makena Golf & Beach Club; Hawaii; On-site; USD 38,572 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

401(k) contribution

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Makena Golf & Beach Club is seeking a Club Cook 3 to join the Food and Beverage Culinary Department on Maui. The Cook will support the culinary team with food preparation, deliveries, and kitchen cleanliness, working with a range of ingredients and cooking styles to create unique dining experiences.

Responsibilities include setting up stations, preparing items per menus, maintaining safety standards, and assisting with stock and equipment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent vocational training with job-related courses (preferred).
• Minimum one year line/prep cook experience in a fine dining restaurant, luxury resort, or private club.
• Ability to chop, prepare, or cook food items and familiarity with a range of cooking techniques.
• Understanding and adherence to all federal, state, and local food safety and sanitation regulations, including required food-handler certificates.

Responsibilities

• Assist in set up and preparation of culinary programs for the season and on a daily basis.
• Set up assigned station with predetermined mise en place to ready station for service.
• Prepare food items for any and all food outlets according to designated menus/recipes by Executive Chef.
• Prepare food items for members/guests as requested using quality predetermined methods in a timely manner.
• Cook all food according to recipes, quality/presentation standards and mandatory preparation check-lists.
• Demonstrate safe/proper use of all equipment at all times, ensuring correct temperatures of appliances and foods.
• Perform efficient food production to enhance productivity and reduce kitchen waste.
• Monitor all food quality/presentation while preparing food; stock and rotate inventory; alert Sous Chef of low items.
• Work line, salad station, prep station, and any other stations as needed; control pace of food orders and ticket flow.
• Peel and chop vegetables.
• Prepare cuts of meat, fillet and debone fish.
• Put away deliveries of stock.
• Clean stations, equipment, and other areas as required.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Job description

This role will be located at Makena Golf and Beach Club.

Makena Golf and Beach Club is seeking a Club Cook 3 to join the Food and Beverage Culinary Department.

The Cook will play a vital supporting role on the culinary team by assisting with food preparation, deliveries, and kitchen cleanliness. The Cook will work with a range of ingredients and cooking styles, so diversity in knowledge and passion for food is encouraged. The Cook will work with all members of the culinary team to create unique and fun dining experiences. In this role, you will help design the Discovery Land Company experience for our members and employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in set up and preparation of culinary programs for the season and on a daily basis.
• Set up assigned station with predetermined mise en place to ready station for service.
• Prepare food items for any and all food outlets according to designated menus/recipes by Executive Chef.
• Prepare food items for members/guests as requested using quality predetermined methods in a timely manner.
• Cook all food according to recipes, quality/presentation standards and mandatory preparation check‑lists.
• Demonstrate safe/proper use of all equipment at all times, ensuring correct temperatures of appliances and foods.
• Perform efficient food production to enhance productivity and reduce kitchen waste.
• Monitor all food quality/presentation while preparing food; stock and rotate inventory; alert Sous Chef of low items.
• Work line, salad station, prep station, and any other stations as needed; control pace of food orders and ticket flow.
• Peel and chop vegetables.
• Prepare cuts of meat, fillet and debone fish.
• Put away deliveries of stock.
• Clean stations, equipment, and other areas as required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent vocational training with job‑related courses (preferred).
• Minimum one year line/prep cook experience in a fine dining restaurant, luxury resort, or private club.
• Ability to chop, prepare, or cook food items and familiarity with a range of cooking techniques.
• Understanding and adherence to all federal, state, and local food safety and sanitation regulations, including required food‑handler certificates.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays; long hours may be required.
• Positive attitude, professional demeanor, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to serve members, guests, and team members.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to remain calm and focused during peak service periods.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; additional languages preferred.
• Ability to meet physical demands of the position, including working indoors and outdoors in all weather, standing, walking, moving for periods longer than eight hours, and lifting/carrying up to fifty pounds.

Benefits

• $29.17 hourly pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• 401(k) contribution
• Paid time off and paid holidays

About Us

Makena Golf & Beach Club is an island dreamscape across Maui’s southern leeward coast, offering a private, members‑only community that honors cultural heritage and sustainability. It features an 18‑hole golf course, private beach club with pools, a world‑class spa and fitness center, kids club, tennis and pickleball courts, multiple indoor and outdoor dining venues, and Discovery’s signature Outdoor Pursuits program. All while providing the highest level of service and unforgettable experiences.

Discovery Land Company is a U.S.‑based real estate developer and operator of private residential club communities and resorts worldwide. For more information visit http://www.discoverylandco.com.