COOK

Tamura-Enterprises; Wahiawa (HI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Tamura-Enterprises is seeking a full-time Cook to join our Wahiawa kitchen. The role involves preparing and cooking menu items, maintaining a clean workstation, and supporting the kitchen team during busy service periods.

You will follow recipes, maintain portion control, and adhere to food-safety procedures while contributing to a positive, collaborative work environment. The position requires standing for long periods and lifting up to 50 pounds as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen, restaurant, deli, cafe or food-prep preferred.
• Ability to follow recipes and food tickets accurately.
• Capable of working efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Must stand for extended periods and lift up to 35–50 pounds safely.
• Availability for varying shifts including days/evenings/weekends/holidays.
• Food-handler training or certification preferred or required by policy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, portion standards, and customer orders.
• Set up, stock, and maintain cooking and prep stations.
• Follow food-safety, sanitation, labeling, storage, and temperature-control procedures.
• Keep kitchen equipment, work areas, and storage areas clean and organized.
• Communicate with team members to ensure accurate and timely service.
• Assist with prep, stocking, deliveries, dishwashing, cleaning, and closing duties as needed.
• Report inventory, food-quality concerns, equipment issues, or safety concerns to management.
• Maintain dependable attendance, a positive attitude, and respectful teamwork.

Skills

Food preparation

Follow recipes

Fast-paced work

Stand for long periods

Lift up to 50 lbs

Safety awareness

Education

Food handler certification

Job description

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COOK

Full Time Wahiawa, HI, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1019

Salary Range: $16.00 To $18.00 Hourly

The Line Cook will prepare and cook menu items, complete food preparation, maintain a clean and organized workstation, and support the kitchen team during busy service periods.

Responsibilities

Prepare and cook food according to recipes, portion standards, and customer orders.

Set up, stock, and maintain assigned cooking and prep stations.

Follow food-safety, sanitation, labeling, storage, and temperature-control procedures.

Keep kitchen equipment, work areas, and storage areas clean and organized.

Communicate with team members to ensure accurate and timely service.

Assist with prep, stocking, receiving deliveries, dishwashing, cleaning, and closing duties as needed.

Report low inventory, food-quality concerns, equipment issues, or safety concerns to management.

Maintain dependable attendance, a positive attitude, and respectful teamwork.

Qualifications

Prior kitchen, restaurant, deli, café, or food-preparation experience preferred; training may be available for the right candidate.

Ability to follow recipes, instructions, and food tickets accurately.

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Must be able to stand for extended periods and safely lift up to [35–50] pounds.

Availability for [days/evenings/weekends/holidays], as needed.

Food-handler training or certification preferred or required based on company policy.