Line Cook

Highway Inn; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the kitchen crew at a beloved Hawaiian restaurant known for its rich history and commitment to quality. As a line cook, you'll prepare traditional and modern dishes, ensuring high standards of safety and presentation in a fast-paced environment. If you have a passion for food and excellent teamwork skills, we want you on our team!

Benefits

Various benefits based on hours worked

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of cooking experience, preferably with Hawaiian food.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Cooking and preparing a variety of foods using commercial kitchen equipment.
• Inspecting and cleaning food preparation areas for safety.
• Ensuring freshness of food and ingredients.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Our high-pressure kitchen depends on our line cooks to efficiently execute our signature ‘ono dishes, ranging from traditional Hawaiian items to modern local favorites. Many of our guests have been multi-generational regulars for decades, and we are proud of our role in introducing visitors to Hawaiian cuisine. Expectations are high for consistency and presentation. The ability to prepare a variety of foods at high volume is crucial for this position. Hawai‘i loves to eat, and if you love to make and share food, we are looking for you to join our kitchen crew!

Duties include:

1. Cooking and preparing a variety of foods on the grill and using other commercial kitchen equipment.
2. Inspecting and cleaning food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
3. Paying close attention to proper portioning, safe handling (including cooking and storage temperatures), and presentation standards, inspecting all items to ensure they comply with Highway Inn kitchen protocols.
4. Ensuring freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
5. General stocking, cleaning, and daily maintenance of kitchen and back-of-house areas.
6. Assisting co-workers to ensure prompt, high-quality guest service.

Company Overview

Highway Inn is an award-winning 75-year-old, third-generation-owned Hawaiian and local food restaurant. We are proud of the food we serve and the exceptional service we extend to every guest. ‘Ohana and aloha are our core values—many of our employees have been with us for more than 20 years, and generations of families have been dining with us since we first opened in 1947.

Qualifications

1. 1 to 2 years of cooking experience; preferred experience with Hawaiian food and “Hawai‘i local” dishes.
2. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
3. Strong attendance record.
4. Team player who is able to multitask efficiently.
5. Able to stand and/or walk continuously for long periods, often up to 10 hours a day, in a high-humidity, high-heat environment, working with hot and/or sharp equipment, including steam-emitting equipment.
6. Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds with or without assistance.
7. Ability to follow both oral and written instructions.
8. Effective communication skills with co-workers and managers.
9. Closed on all major holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s.
10. Based on hours worked, employees are eligible for various benefits.