Cook III - Number 3 (Full Time)

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel; Waimea (HI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, drug, vision, and dental care

Paid vacation and sick leave

Dining and golf discounts

Job summary

A prestigious resort in Waimea is seeking a Cook III to oversee food preparation and execution in various dining settings. The successful candidate will manage food freshness, ensure safety standards, and work alongside a team to deliver exceptional culinary experiences. Candidates should possess at least 2 years of culinary experience and a preferred Food Safety Certificate. This role requires effective communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Additional benefits available include medical and dining discounts.

Qualifications

• Must have 2 years of related work experience in a culinary setting.
• Effective communication skills necessary to clarify order details.
• Valid Food Safety Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and plate all hot and cold food items in designated areas.
• Check produce, meats, seafood for freshness and ensure proper storage.
• Complete all assignments in a timely fashion.
• Check produce, meats, seafood for freshness and proper storage and rotation.
• Setup, prepare and breakdown station for restaurants and banquets.
• Complete all assignments in a timely fashion.
• Communicate any assistance needed during busy periods to the Sous Chef.
• Assist with line and cooler checks for expired dates, labeling and proper storage of food items in designated kitchens.
• Read order tickets and BEO to prepare hot/cold food as specified and according to standard.
• Set up work station with required mise in place, tools, equipment and supplies.
• Inspect the cleanliness and working condition of all tools, equipment and supplies.
• Check production schedule and pars.
• Inform the Sous Chef of supplies that need to be requisitioned for the day’s tasks.
• Transport supplies from the storeroom and stock in designated areas.
• Operate kitchen equipment and perform duties following safety procedures and standards.
• Minimize waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted food cost.
• Check P.O.S. printer at the work station; ensure that there is enough paper for the shift.
• Follow standards for proper handling of all food products.
• Maintain clean, orderly, safe and sanitary work area.
• Taste and inspect all sauces, dressings and other mise in assigned station daily for quality and freshness; adjust and correct when necessary.

Skills

Ability to prioritize and organize workload

Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Knowledge of food safety practices

Ability to lift and carry heavy items

Effective communication skills

Education

Food Safety Certificate, preferred

2 years related work experience

Tools

Kitchen tools (knife, peeler, can openers)

Kitchen equipment (grills, stoves, ovens)

Job description

62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Dr, Waimea, HI 96743, USA

Job Description

Posted Monday, April 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Aloha and Welcome! Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with Mauna Kea Resort. We invite you to join our dynamic team of hospitality professionals. We are confident that our salary and benefits package will be attractive. In addition to industry‑competitive salaries, team member recognition programs, and training and career opportunities, we also offer the following benefits: medical, drug, vision, and dental care, life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, dining, and golf discounts, and more.

At Mauna Kea Resort, we’re creating a hospitality company whose future is unlimited and whose values reflect the dedication and passion of our employees. Our success is measured by the quality of the relationships we build with one another, our guests, and our strategic partners. By seeking ways to add value to every encounter, we set ourselves apart from others and instill a sense of pride that is uniquely Prince. We invite you to share this journey with us.

Division: Culinary & Stewarding (CUL002)

Cook III

Primary Responsibilities

Assume complete responsibility of preparation and execution of designated stations. Be able to prepare and plate all hot and cold food items in designated areas. Have extensive knowledge of menu and products in designated areas.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare designated restaurant, cafeteria and banquet hot/cold items including, but not limited to: salads, sashimi, sushi rolls, fried items, pizza, desserts, burgers, hotdogs, etc.
• Prepare sauces, dressings and other mise according to restaurant/banquet recipes and menu specifications.
• Perform duties at a banquet carving station.
• Check produce, meats, seafood etc. daily for freshness and ensure proper storage and rotation of all food products.
• Setup, prepare and breakdown station for restaurants and banquets.
• Prepare and submit requisition; receive food items daily.
• Complete all assignments in a timely fashion.
• Communicate any assistance needed during busy periods to the Sous Chef to ensure optimum service to guests.
• Assist with line and cooler checks for expired dates, labelling and proper storage of food items in designated kitchens.
• Read order tickets and BEO to prepare hot/cold food in a timely fashion as specified and according to standard.
• Set up work station with required mise in place, tools, equipment and supplies.
• Inspect the cleanliness and working condition of all tools, equipment and supplies.
• Check production schedule and pars.
• Establish priority items for the day.
• Inform the Sous Chef of any supplies that need to be requisitioned for the day's tasks.
• Transport supplies from the storeroom and stock in designated areas.
• Operate kitchen equipment and perform duties following safety procedures and standards.
• Minimize waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted food cost.
• Check P.O.S. printer at the work station; ensure that it is in working order and there is enough paper available for the shift.
• Follow standards for proper handling of all food products.
• Maintain clean, orderly, safe and sanitary work area.
• Taste and inspect all sauces, dressings and other mise in assigned station daily for quality and freshness; adjust and correct when necessary.

Breakdown work station and complete closing duties

• Return all food items to the proper storage areas.
• Rotate all returned product.
• Wrap, cover, label and date all items being put away.
• Straighten up and organize all storage areas.
• Clean up and wipe down food prep areas, reach‑ins/walk‑ins and shelves.
• Return all unused and clean utensils/equipment to the specified locations.
• Ice down hot items from the steam table, so they cool quickly.
• Turn off all equipment not needed for the next shift.
• Carry out any other duties as required by management.
• Communicate guest requests to chef or lead cook.

Secondary Job Functions

• Assist with inventories as scheduled.
• Assist in plating up banquet hot meals as assigned.
• Follow maintenance program and cleaning schedule.
• Perform duties in other areas of kitchen as assigned.
• Work at off‑premise functions.
• Attend designated meetings.
• Prepare and present menu items of the highest of standards when stationed in Manta PM.
• Exhibit creativity and awareness of current culinary trends utilizing advanced plating/presentation techniques when creating specials in Manta PM.

Working in bakeshop

• Produce breads, rolls, breakfast pastries, fillings, creams, cakes, pies, sheet cakes and cheesecakes, sauces, custards, fried pastries.
• May produce birthday and other special occasion cakes, and amenities.

Working Conditions

• Majority of the shift is spent in the restaurant kitchen.
• Must be able to go in and out of refrigerators or freezers.
• Must be able to work at a hot stove, grill, steamer, oven, etc.
• Must be able to cope with the noise in the kitchen; loud voices, pots/pans and dishes, machines operating.

Work Hours

• Must be able to work the shift and days determined by the Chef.
• Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week, when needed.

Equipment Use

• Ability to use kitchen tools efficiently and safely; knife, peeler, can openers, etc.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment efficiently and safely; grills, stoves, ovens, steamers, meat slicers or grinder, mixers, warmers, etc.
• Ability to use the telephone.
• Carts, food warmers, wagons.

Mental and Physical Demands

• Ability to prioritize and organize workload to ensure deadlines are met.
• Able to lift/carry and push/pull up to and over 50 lbs.
• Bend, reach, stoop to prepare food and set‑up buffets.

Communication Demands

• Must be able to verbally communicate to restaurant staff to clarify and expedite orders.
• Must be able to verbally communicate to culinary staff under his/her direction.
• Ability to write recipes and requisitions.
• Ability to communicate over the phone.
• 2 years related work experience.
• Must be able to multi‑task.
• Valid TB Clearance.
• Food Safety Certificate, preferred.

62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Dr, Waimea, HI 96743, USA