MK Kitchen Helper (J1 TEMP)

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel; Waimea (HI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, drug, vision, and dental care

Life insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Dining and golf discounts

Job summary

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel in Waimea is seeking culinary team members to join our dynamic environment. The role includes preparing a variety of dishes, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting higher-rated cooks.

The ideal applicant should be passionate about food preparation and capable of working within a team. Experience in a culinary setting is appreciated but not required. Benefits include medical, dental care, and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• Entry-level cooking duties, including grill burgers and fish.
• Knowledge of food safety procedures and standards.

Responsibilities

• Cut and prepare fruits, vegetables, and meat.
• Assist in preparing and garnishing dishes.
• Maintain clean, safe, and sanitary work area.

Job description

62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Dr, Waimea, HI 96743, USA

Job Description

Posted Friday, September 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Aloha and Welcome! Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with Mauna Kea Resort. We invite you to our dynamic team of hospitality professionals.

We also offer the following benefits: medical, drug, vision, and dental care, life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, dining, golf discounts, and more.

Division: Culinary & Stewarding (CUL002)

Band 1U

Primary Responsibilities

• Cut and prepare fruits, vegetables, and meat; prepare dressings and sauces.
• Prepare and plate hot and cold sandwiches, soups, salads and other menu items.
• Assist in the preparation of breakfast, lunch and dinner items; set up work station.
• Assist in preparing and garnishing cold dishes, salads, cold meats, fish and poultry dishes.
• Train on entry level cooking duties, i.e. grill burgers and fish, roast meats, etc.
• Perform simpler tasks in food preparation; make pasta under general supervision of higher rated cooks.
• Set-up, food running and breakdown for buffets and functions.
• Perform duties at a banquet action carving station.
• Check produce, meats, etc. for freshness; ensure proper storage and rotation of food items.
• Assist higher rated cooks; perform routine cook work in various areas of the kitchen.
• Convert recipes.
• Maintain clean, safe, orderly and sanitary work area.
• Operate kitchen equipment and perform duties following safety procedures and standards.
• Prepare work station as required.
• Pick-up food items from storeroom.
• Complete daily assignments in a timely manner.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or required.

Other Duties

• Assist in menu concepts and ideas.

62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Dr, Waimea, HI 96743, USA