Cook - Marukai/DQ

times-supermarkets; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Times Supermarkets in Honolulu, HI, is seeking a Cook responsible for preparing hot and cold foods while maintaining quality and safety. The role includes assisting customers, restocking supplies, and ensuring cleanliness.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and at least one year of kitchen experience. Strong communication and customer service skills are essential. Join our fast-paced team!

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and able to lift 40-50 lbs unassisted.
• Stand for extended periods (4-10 hours).
• Detail-oriented and organized.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold foods and assist customers with orders.
• Clean and restock as necessary throughout the shift.
• Ensure quality control of prepared foods.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year of experience in a Cook capacity

Job description

COOK - MARUKAI/DQ

2026-06-27 Times Supermarkets Honolulu, HI

Description:

Cook

COOK is primarily responsible for preparing hot and cold foods, as well as preparing and completing simple items independently (without the assistance of a Prep Cook). Throughout a shift, a COOK will also clean, restock, prep, and whatever other tasks are deemed necessary by management.

Essential Job Duties

• Assist customers with their orders


• Preparation of hot and cold foods, including but not limited to:


• Grilling items for plate lunches


• In-house/kitchen cooking


• Cooking hot items


• Scratch baking (determined by store)


• Cooking all items for bentos


• Making sandwiches/salads


• Making all other hot and cold foods


• Transportation of grilled foods


• Bakery merchandising


• Packing/stocking bakery/service deli items


• Cutting prepared meats for line service


• Quality control


• Understand and abide by all company policies and procedures

Other Job Duties

• Pack, rotate, and label all prepared foods


• Restock soaps, sanitizers, and other associated chemicals


• Restock all plastic and paper goods (utensils, bags, cups, napkins), drinks and condiments


• All aspects of set up/break down for service line


• Cleaning, including washing dishes, trash and box disposal, sanitation of all surfaces, sweeping, mopping


• Answer department phone


• Make store announcements regarding kitchen specials


• Perform demonstrations when necessary (sample out new items)


• Any tasks as deemed necessary by management

Physical Requirements

• 18 years of age or older (operates heavy machinery)


• Must be able to safely lift 40-50 lbs unassisted, 51-100lb with assistance


• Stand for extended periods of time (4-10 hours)

Mental Requirements

• Detail-oriented


• Organized


• Able to work independently and as a team member


• Able to multi-task


• Resourceful

Work Hours

• As determined by employee handbook


• May require working early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays


• Occasional longer shifts (10 hours)

Working Conditions

• Fast-paced environment


• Serving area: Cool to room temperature


• Extremely hot and/or cold temperatures: Warehouse/kitchen (100+o F); Chill (35o F)/freezer (-10o F)

Equipment: (As deemed necessary depending on store and specific duties)

Potential Hazards:

• Working with hot pans/serving trays, grill, hot oven, steamer, fryer, etc.


• Working with chemicals for sanitation


• Working with knives and slicing machinery

Qualifications:

• Education/Training/Experience:
  
  
  
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  
  
  • One-year external experience in a Cook capacity or one-year internal experience as a Prep Cook
  
  
  
  


• Communication:
  
  
  
  • Excellent customer service skills
  
  
  • Ability to effectively communicate with others
  
  
  • Good phone etiquette
  
  
  • Possess acceptable written and verbal communication skills in English
  
  
  
  


• Other:
  
  
  
  • Accurately and efficiently complete work in a timely manner
  
  
  • Able to multi-task
  
  
  • Highly organized
  
  
  • Attention to detail
  
  
  • Able to effectively prioritize work
  
  
  • Able to meet deadlines in a short period of time
  
  
  • Able to quickly pick up and follow through with various projects
  
  
  • Troubleshooting/problem-solving ability