Line Cook - Star Noodle

Star Noodle; Lahaina (HI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) matching

Employee meals

Discounts

Job summary

Star Noodle, located in Lahaina, is seeking a Line Cook to prepare menu items and maintain high food quality standards. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of culinary experience on the hot line, strong communication skills, and a passion for food. Team players who can work independently are encouraged to apply. Excellent benefits include medical, dental, and flexible spending accounts. Join our vibrant team and bring the spirit of Aloha to our dining experience!

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years culinary experience on the hot line required.
• Must communicate effectively with kitchen team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare consistent and accurate menu items.
• Participate in maintaining menu item consistency.
• Follow safety and food handling procedures.

Skills

Culinary experience

Team support

Recipe adherence

Communication skills

Job description

Star Noodle located on the ocean in Lahaina is now open at its new location on Front Street next door to its sister restaurant Aloha Mixed Plate. Star Noodle is an award‑winning restaurant for over a decade offering fresh noodles, sake cocktails and Asian‑inspired share plates. We are seeking highly motivated and service‑oriented staff to join our team! We offer a great working environment with excellent benefits to those who share our values, principles and the spirit of Aloha.

Up to $1000 Sign On Bonus

Description

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 of 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 Star Noodle 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!