Line Cook

Merriman's; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Wet Willie's in Honolulu is seeking a dedicated line cook to support our dinner service. You will work on the hot line, plate dishes to our standards, and help maintain a clean, efficient kitchen during peak hours.

You should thrive in a high-volume environment, communicate clearly with teammates, and be eager to learn. Training is available, and the role offers steady hours in a fast-paced restaurant that values teamwork and consistency.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high volume restaurant and under pressure but willing to train.
• Desire to learn.
• Ability to properly handle hot dishes including proteins, pastas, and sides.

Responsibilities

• Cooking on the hot line during dinner service.
• Plating food on the hot line to our standards and expectations.
• Cleaning up at the end of the night.
• Assisting with kitchen prep when necessary.

Skills

High volume

Team player

Multitasking

Under pressure

Clear communication

Job description

Functions as productive team player in the kitchen to ensure an efficient andproductive work environment to meet guests demand.

Essential Functions - What will you be doing?

• Cooking on the hot line during dinner service
• Plating food on the hot line to our standards and expectations
• Cleaning up at the end of the night
• Assisting with kitchen prep when necessary.

Requirements

What are we looking for?

• Experience in a high volume restaurant and under pressure but willing to train
• Desire to learn
• Ability to properly look hot dishes including proteins, pastas, and sides
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to multi-task and adapt quickly to change
• Ability to clearly communicate

Typical Physical Demands

Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate culinary equipment. Requires ability to stand for extended periods of time for up to but not limited to 8 hours without sitting or leaning. Requires bending, stretching, twisting, stooping, carrying, lifting and reaching above the shoulder in excess to 50 lbs with your body and arms and push or pull 100 lbs. Ability to work under variable temperatures and noise levels

Near Vision - The ability to hear and see details at close range.