Cook

PALOLO CHINESE HOME; East Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Palolo Chinese Home in Honolulu, Hawaii, is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our resident-centered dining team. The Cook will prepare and portion meals following RD diets and production guidelines, ensuring safety and quality.

We value teamwork, attention to detail, and a commitment to dignity for kupuna. The role emphasizes sanitation, following recipes, and contributing to a warm, comforting dining experience each day.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food prep, knife handling, temperature control and sanitation.
• A passion for serving kupuna with dignity and respect.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety.
• Ability to follow recipes, guidelines, and production schedules.
• A team-oriented mindset and positive attitude.
• Reliability, professionalism, and a spirit of service.

Responsibilities

• The Cook prepares and portions food items in accordance with registered dietitian–prescribed diets and production requirements.
• Using daily production worksheets and standardized recipes, the Cook ensures meals are prepared safely, consistently, and with care.
• This role upholds sanitation standards and contributes to a positive, resident-centered dining experience.

Skills

Food prep

Knife handling

Temperature control

Sanitation

Food safety

Teamwork

Reliability

Customer service

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At Palolo Chinese Home, food is more than nutrition — it is comfort, culture, and connection. Our residents depend on us not only for meals, but for moments of joy, familiarity, and dignity. As a Cook on our team, you play a vital role in creating those moments.

Pay Range: $21.84-$24.40

The Cook prepares and portions food items in accordance with registered dietitian–prescribed diets and production requirements. Using daily production worksheets and standardized recipes, the Cook ensures meals are prepared safely, consistently, and with care. This role also upholds sanitation standards and contributes to a positive, resident-centered dining experience.

If you take pride in your craft, value teamwork, and want your work to make a meaningful difference every day, this is a place where your heart and skills can shine.

What we're looking for

• Knowledge of food prep, knife handling, temperature control and sanitation


• A passion for serving kupuna with dignity and respect


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety


• Ability to follow recipes, guidelines, and production schedules


• A team-oriented mindset and positive attitude


• Reliability, professionalism, and a spirit of service

Established in 1896, Palolo Chinese Home is one of Hawai‘i’s premier providers of long-term care for seniors of all ethnicities. Rooted in compassion and cultural tradition, we offer a family-like environment where respect, dignity, and excellence guide everything we do.

If you believe in treating every person with dignity and helping others achieve their highest potential, we would love to meet you!