Line Cook Prep Cook

Kabuki Okazuya; Aiea (HI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kabuki Hawaii in Aiea, HI seeks an experienced Line Cook / Prep Cook for full-time or part-time roles. You will prepare ingredients, cook menu items, and ensure recipes and portions are followed consistently in a fast-paced Hawaii kitchen.

We value quick, clean work and the ability to collaborate with other cooks while maintaining food safety and quality. Early morning shifts (4 am - 12 pm) and weekend availability required; experience with Hawaii or Japanese okazuya cuisine is a plus.

Qualifications

• Previous professional restaurant or commercial kitchen experience is required.
• Experience with food preparation and cooking.
• Can follow established recipes and portion standards.
• Can safely and efficiently use knives and commercial kitchen equipment.
• Is available for early-morning shifts.
• Has weekend availability.
• Works in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
• Keeps a clean and organized workstation.
• Can take direction from the Lead Cook and management.
• Experience with Hawaii/Japanese/okazuya food is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for daily production.
• Cut, portion, season, marinate, and organize meats, vegetables, and other ingredients.
• Cook assigned menu items according to established recipes.
• Fry, grill, sauté, boil, steam, and perform other cooking duties as assigned.
• Maintain proper portion sizes and food consistency.
• Prepare food in sufficient quantities for opening and throughout service.
• Monitor food levels and communicate with other cooks when additional items are needed.
• Properly label, date, rotate, and store food.
• Follow FIFO procedures.
• Maintain proper food temperatures and food-safety standards.
• Keep prep areas, cooking stations, equipment, and kitchen clean and organized.
• Assist with receiving and putting away deliveries when needed.
• Help reduce food waste and unnecessary overproduction.
• Assist other cooks and kitchen staff during busy periods.
• Complete cleaning and other kitchen duties as assigned.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking

Knife skills

Teamwork

Job description

Line Cook / Prep Cook

Kabuki Hawaii – Aiea, HI Full-Time & Part-Time Available Early Morning Shifts 4 am - 12 pm

Kabuki Hawaii is looking for an experienced Line Cook / Prep Cook to join our kitchen team.

We are a busy local okazuya and are looking for someone with previous professional kitchen experience, works quickly and cleanly, and can handle both food preparation and cooking.

This is a hands‑on position. You will help prepare ingredients, cook menu items, keep food stocked during service, and make sure our food is prepared consistently according to Kabuki's established recipes and portions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for daily production
• Cut, portion, season, marinate, and organize meats, vegetables, and other ingredients
• Cook assigned menu items according to established recipes
• Fry, grill, sauté, boil, steam, and perform other cooking duties as assigned
• Maintain proper portion sizes and food consistency
• Prepare food in sufficient quantities for opening and throughout service
• Monitor food levels and communicate with other cooks when additional items are needed
• Properly label, date, rotate, and store food
• Follow FIFO procedures
• Maintain proper food temperatures and food‑safety standards
• Keep prep areas, cooking stations, equipment, and kitchen clean and organized
• Assist with receiving and putting away deliveries when needed
• Help reduce food waste and unnecessary overproduction
• Assist other cooks and kitchen staff during busy periods
• Complete cleaning and other kitchen duties as assigned

Requirements

• Previous professional restaurant or commercial kitchen experience is required.
• Has experience with food preparation and cooking
• Can safely and efficiently use knives and commercial kitchen equipment
• Can follow established recipes and portion standards
• Works quickly without sacrificing food quality
• Is dependable and consistently arrives on time
• Can handle a fast‑paced, high‑volume kitchen
• Keeps a clean and organized workstation
• Works well with other cooks and kitchen staff
• Can take direction from the Lead Cook and management
• Is available for early‑morning shifts
• Has weekend availability
• Experience preparing local Hawaii food, Japanese food, okazuya, plate lunch, or other high‑volume food production is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• This position requires prolonged standing, frequent bending and reaching, working around hot cooking equipment, and lifting and carrying kitchen supplies and food products.

About Kabuki Hawaii

Kabuki has been serving Hawaii since 1961. We're continuing the longtime Kabuki recipes and traditions while improving our kitchen, ingredients, equipment, and overall operation.

We're looking for dependable people who take pride in their work and want an opportunity to grow with our team.