Line Cook/ Prep

POKE STOP LLC; Mililani Town (HI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

POKE STOP LLC in Mililani Mauka, Hawaii, is seeking an experienced Line Cook / Prep Cook to join our local, family-owned kitchen. You will help with daily prep, cooking, and ensuring consistent quality in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate is organized, reliable, and able to multitask, with a focus on food safety and efficiency. Weekend availability and dependable transportation are preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 1 consecutive year of line cook experience preferred.
• Previous prep cook or commercial kitchen experience.
• Strong knowledge of basic food preparation and cooking techniques.
• Reliable, punctual, and dependable.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Able to follow recipes, instructions, and food safety procedures.
• Lift at least 50 lbs repetitively.
• Stand for extended periods.
• Reliable transportation.
• Flexible schedule including weekends.
• Able to start promptly after being hired.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food according to Poke Stop recipes and quality standards
• Complete daily food preparation and prep work
• Properly portion, cut, season, and prepare ingredients
• Prepare proteins, vegetables, sauces, sides, and other menu items
• Maintain consistent food quality, portion sizes, and presentation
• Set up and stock assigned stations before service
• Keep kitchen stations clean, organized, and properly stocked
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and proper food-handling procedures
• Monitor food levels and communicate when ingredients need to be prepared or restocked
• Properly label, date, rotate, and store food and ingredients
• Work efficiently during busy service periods
• Communicate clearly with other kitchen team members and management
• Assist with receiving and storing food deliveries as needed
• Help maintain overall kitchen cleanliness and organization
• Assist with opening and closing kitchen duties
• Minimize food waste and use ingredients efficiently
• Follow all company policies and kitchen procedures

Skills

Line cook experience

Prep cook experience

Food preparation techniques

Teamwork

Multitasking

Punctuality

Detail-oriented

Lifting 50 lbs

Job description

Line Cook / Prep Cook

Poke Stop is a local, family-owned business in Mililani Mauka featuring fresh, local, and sustainable ingredients and dishes created by Chef Elmer Guzman. We are looking for an experienced, reliable, and hardworking Line Cook / Prep Cook to join our team.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, able to multitask, and comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen environment. This position will help with daily food preparation, cooking, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring food is prepared consistently and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food according to Poke Stop recipes and quality standards

• Complete daily food preparation and prep work

• Properly portion, cut, season, and prepare ingredients

• Prepare proteins, vegetables, sauces, sides, and other menu items

• Maintain consistent food quality, portion sizes, and presentation

• Set up and stock assigned stations before service

• Keep kitchen stations clean, organized, and properly stocked

• Follow food safety, sanitation, and proper food-handling procedures

• Monitor food levels and communicate when ingredients need to be prepared or restocked

• Properly label, date, rotate, and store food and ingredients

• Work efficiently during busy service periods

• Communicate clearly with other kitchen team members and management

• Assist with receiving and storing food deliveries as needed

• Help maintain overall kitchen cleanliness and organization

• Assist with opening and closing kitchen duties

• Minimize food waste and use ingredients efficiently

• Follow all company policies and kitchen procedures

Qualifications

• At least 1consecutive years of previous line cook experience preferred

• Previous prep cook or commercial kitchen experience

• Strong knowledge of basic food preparation and cooking techniques

• Reliable, punctual, and dependable

• Organized and detail-oriented

• Able to multitask in a fast-paced kitchen

• Able to work effectively as part of a team

• Able to follow recipes, instructions, and food safety procedures

• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. repetitively

• Must be able to stand and work for extended periods

• Must have reliable transportation

• Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends

• Must be able to start promptly after being hired

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, pays attention to detail, works well under pressure, and understands the importance of consistency and cleanliness in a professional kitchen.

If you are an experienced line cook or prep cook looking to join a hardworking team and enjoy working with fresh, high-quality ingredients, we'd love to hear from you!