Lead Store Culinary Cook (48, Ka Makana Ali'i)

HI Steaks; Kapolei (HI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Foodland Farms Ka Makana Ali\'i is seeking a Lead Cook to join our kitchen team. We are looking for high energy, creative culinary professionals who are passionate about food and delivering exceptional experiences to the community.

You will support the Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chef in daily operations, supervise line staff, and ensure safety and sanitation while maintaining high standards of quality.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior management experience in a culinary position in a high-volume food service establishment.
• Must have TB clearance.
• Must comply with all company policies.

Responsibilities

• supporting and assisting both the Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chef in daily operations of the kitchen
• oversight of all kitchen needs in the absence of the Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chef
• when working the line, management authority over the line staff (includes line cooks, prep cooks, and utility/dishwashers)
• observe and enforce company standard operating procedures
• ensuring all safety and sanitation guidelines are followed
• assistance with management of culinary staff

Skills

Knife skills

Cooking skills

Kitchen leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lead Store Culinary Cook (48, Ka Makana Ali'i)

Job Category: Food & Beverage

Requisition Number: LEADS001213

• Posted : October 6, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

• Pay or shift range: $20.50 USD to $26 USD
• The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

At this time we are considering on-island candidates only and relocation assistance is not provided.

Pay: From $20.50-$26 per hour

Job-Type: Full -Time (40 hours)

Evening and weekend availability is strongly preferred. Candidates with open availability will be prioritized for next steps.

Foodland Super Market, Ltdis locally owned and operated and has been doing business in Hawai`i for over 75 years. Foodland is strongly committed to sharing our passion for extraordinary service, unmatched quality and innovation, and delivering exceptional food and shopping experiences to inspire our community.

Foodland Farms in Ka Makana Ali'i is looking for a Lead Cook to join our team! We are seeking high energy, creative culinary professionals who are passionate about food and delivering exceptional food experiences to the community.

Responsibilities of Lead Cooks include but are not limited to:

• supporting and assisting both the Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chef in daily operations of the kitchen
• oversight of all kitchen needs in the absence of the Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chef
• when working the line, management authority over the line staff (includes line cooks, prep cooks, and utility/dishwashers)
• observe and enforce company standard operating procedures
• ensuring all safety and sanitation guidelines are followed
• assistance with management of culinary staff

Qualifications:

• High school education or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Must have prior management experience in a culinary position in a high-volume food service establishment.
• Knife and cooking skills required.
• Must have recent TB Clearance.
• Must comply with all company policies and requirements

With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, marital status, genetic information, or any other characterstic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Preferred

High School or better.

Preferred

Grocery Store

Culinary

Advanced Knife Skills

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