Cook Helper

Palolo Chinese Home; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401K with matching contribution

10 paid holidays

10 days of paid vacation

10 days of paid sick leave

Employee referral Bonus

Discounted employee Meals

Free on-site and street parking

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

AFLAC supplemental insurance

Job summary

A healthcare culinary team in Honolulu seeks a Full Time Cook Helper to assist in food preparation and ensure a clean kitchen. This role offers a starting pay of $18.00 - $21.00 based on experience. Responsibilities include preparing food ingredients, following recipes, utilizing kitchen equipment, and maintaining sanitary conditions. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of food preparation and at least six months of experience. Benefits include medical insurance, 401K, paid holidays, and employee meals.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of food preparation.
• At least six months of experience as a cook helper or similar position.
• Knowledge of proper knife handling and kitchen sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Preparing food ingredients according to regulatory requirements.
• Utilizing kitchen equipment to cook meals safely.
• Following recipes to meet nutritional requirements.
• Assembling food supplies and equipment.
• Maintaining sanitary conditions in the kitchen.

Skills

Food preparation knowledge

Knife handling skills

Temperature control

Kitchen sanitation

Math calculations for portioning

Communication in English

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Join our team at Palolo Chinese Home as a Full Time Cook Helper in our onsite kitchen in beautiful Honolulu, HI. As a Cook Helper, you will have the exciting opportunity to work alongside our skilled culinary team and assist in preparing delicious cuisine. You will have the chance to learn from experienced chefs and contribute to the creation of exceptional dishes. By assisting with food preparation, ensuring the kitchen is clean and organized, and supporting the team in various tasks, you will play a vital role in delivering excellent dining experiences to our residents.

Starting Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 - Based on experience and skillset.

• Medical Insurance (including Drug, Vision, and Dental coverage)
• 401K (We offer a 4% matching contribution, with Traditional and Roth 401K options)
• 10 paid holidays per year
• 10 days of paid vacation, with increases at 4yrs and 7 yrs of service
• 10 days of paid sick leave
• Employee referral Bonus
• Discounted employee Meals
• Free on-site and street parking
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• AFLAC supplemental insurance

Responsibilities:

• Preparing food ingredients in accordance with regulatory agency requirements.
• Utilizing kitchen equipment safely and efficiently to cook meals.
• Following recipes to prepare food that meets nutritional requirements.
• Reviewing menus for improvements.
• Assembling food supplies and equipment.
• Labeling, dating, and appropriately storing food items.
• Maintain sanitary conditions in the kitchen.

Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of food preparation.
• At least six months of experience as a cook helper, dietary aide, or other food production position.
• Knowledge of proper knife handling skills, temperature control, and kitchen sanitation.
• Ability to perform simple math calculations for portioning and measuring ingredients.
• Ability to communicate in English to follow recipes, instructions, and production logs.
• Previous experience in a healthcare facility is helpful but not required.