IRONMAN World Championship: Cook 1, Full Time, Temporary

KING KAMEHAMEHA KONA BEACH HOTEL; Kailua (HI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel in Kailua-Kona, HI is seeking a Cook 1 for a temporary, full-time role during the IRONMAN World Championship period from October 1 to October 14, 2026. This on-site position requires a minimum of two to three years of related cooking experience and HS diploma; TB clearance is required.

Typical duties include preparing, seasoning and cooking meats, seafood and vegetables; supervising junior stations as needed; maintaining a clean workspace; and assisting with

Qualifications

• Minimum of two to three years of related experience.
• High school or equivalent education required.
• TB clearance card required.
• English speaking or bilingual.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a friendly, cheerful and courteous demeanor at all times, while providing personalized service to hotel guests.
• Communicate effectively with guests and fellow team members.
• May assist in the supervision and/or training of all other cooks.
• Keeps working area clean and free of obstruction of any kind.
• May prepare and supervise preparation of desserts, pastries, confections and ice cream.
• May create artistic statuaries and ornaments out of sugar, pastry, or ices.
• May cut, trim and prepare meats, fish, or fowl for frying, roasting, broiling and stewing to order of various other cooks.
• Makes individual cuts of meats, fish or fowl to to specified size or weight and utilizing every portion.
• Initiates requisitions.
• Converts recipes and standard measures to daily requirements.
• Works under little or no direct supervision.
• Provide assistance to other team members and departments to contribute to the best overall performance of the department and hotel.
• Perform other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.

Skills

English speaking

Teamwork

Judgment

Dependable

Prioritize

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Posting Details

Posted on August 26, 2026

Locations

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King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel
Kailua-KONA, HI 96740, USA

• On-site
• Rate : $31.17 USD per hour
• Food and Beverage
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: IRONM007432

Description

Applicants 18 years of age or older welcome to apply

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IRONMAN World Championship: Cook 1, Full Time, Temporary

Rate of Pay: $31.17/hour

Schedule: Shifts from October 1 through October 14, 2026

Opportunity Awaits on the beautiful Island of Hawaii to be part of triathlon’s most iconic event... As the host hotel for the IRONMAN World Championship, the King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort Courtyard by Marriott currently has openings for talented Temporary, Full time Cook 1 to share the aloha spirit and strive to create a memorable guest experience from October 1 - October 14, 2026 .

Brief Summary of Job: During IRONMAN World Championship period of October 1 - October 14, 2026: Prepares, seasons, cooks and portions hot sauces, soups, stocks, broth, stews, braised sauteed and roasted meats, fish and poultry. Prepares cold meats and supervises the cooking of vegetables. Substitutes or relieves cooks assigned to junior stations as necessary.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the job include but are not limited to:

• Maintain a friendly, cheerful and courteous demeanor at all times, while providing personalized service to hotel guests.
• Communicate effectively with guests and fellow team members.
• May assist in the supervision and/or training of all other cooks.
• Keeps working area clean and free of obstruction of any kind.
• May prepare and supervise preparation of desserts, pastries, confections and ice cream.
• May create artistic statuaries and ornaments out of sugar, pastry, or ices.
• May cut, trim and prepare meats, fish, or fowl for frying, roasting, broiling and stewing to order of various other cooks.
• Makes individual cuts of meats, fish or fowl to to specified size or weight and utilizing every portion.
• Initiates requisitions.
• Converts recipes and standard measures to daily requirements.
• Works under little or no direct supervision.
• Provide assistance to other team members and departments to contribute to the best overall performance of the department and hotel.
• Perform other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.

***Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time***

Requirements Knowledge/Education/Experience: Minimum of two (2) - three (3) years of related experience. High school or equivalent education. TB clearance card required.

Skills/Abilities/Other Requirements: English speaking or bilingual. Ability to prioritize, organize and make good judgments. Ability to maintain good team member relations. Dependable.

Mahalo nui loa for exploring your career options with our King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort’s ohana!

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