Line Cook - Aloha Mixed Plate

Star Noodle; Lahaina (HI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Employee meals

Discounts

Job summary

A local restaurant in Lahaina is seeking a Line Cook to prepare menu items and maintain food safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 2 years of culinary experience, support a team environment, and communicate effectively with the kitchen staff. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and discounts. Candidates must be passionate about food and able to work in a fast-paced setting with a strong focus on quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years culinary experience on the hot line.
• Has worked in a fast-paced, quality-driven restaurant.
• Can obtain Food Handlers Certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare consistent and accurate menu items.
• Communicate with the kitchen team on supply needs.
• Maintain food safety practices.

Skills

Culinary experience

Ability to work in a high-end restaurant

Team support

Effective communication

Food safety knowledge

Ability to follow recipes

Job description

A great place to work.

Aloha Mixed Plate, an iconic local style restaurant established 30+ years ago at its same location on Front Street in Lahaina. Serving delicious local food at affordable prices, we are excited to serve our local community and visitors. The location and its million‑dollar view is a great place to call work with excellent benefits. We look forward to hearing from those who share our values, principles and the spirit of Aloha.

The Line Cook is responsible for preparing consistent and accurate menu items per our standard.

The ideal candidate for this position

• Culinary experience required with a minimum 2 years on the hot line
• Is supportive of the kitchen as a team
• Participates in maintaining the consistency of the menu items
• Adheres to recipe books as needed
• Attends and participates in pre‑shifts regularly
• Communicates with the Sous Chef, Executive Chef and Management team regularly as needed on supply, ingredient and equipment needs and issues as they arise
• Attends mandatory meetings for Aloha Mixed Plate staff
• Has worked in a high‑end, fast‑paced, and quality‑driven restaurant environment
• Has an appreciation for and working knowledge of really good food
• Has the ability to follow recipes, standards and equipment standards

Performance Characteristics

• Works with enthusiasm
• Organized
• Effective

Performance Expectations

• Work style consistent with Star Noodle
• Passionate about great food and great service
• Is self‑directed and able to work independently, as well as be an integral member of a team
• Likes to work holidays, weekends, events, and other peak periods of the restaurant business
• Is able to complete assigned and self‑assigned tasks within designated timeline
• Can work in heat – kitchen temperatures
• Can obtain Food Handlers Certification

Example of Job Tasks

• Practices safe food handling
• Follows Task Analysis with time parameters
• Performs assigned duties, responsibilities and work stations in accordance with work requirements
• Is trained on food preparation, safe food handling and safety procedures

We offer an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, drug, 401(k) with up to 4% company match, PTO upon qualifying, flexible spending account, employee meals, discounts and much more!