Prep Cook

King's Hawaiian Retail, Inc; California (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

King’s Hawaiian is seeking a Prep Cook for The Local Place to support menu preparation, ensuring safe food handling and a clean, organized prep area. You will prep proteins, vegetables, and sauces daily, follow recipes, and work closely with the team to deliver a welcoming experience to guests.

Ideal candidates speak basic English, can operate all kitchen equipment, and are able to work nights, weekends, and extended hours. A substance-free workplace is required and punctuality is essential.

Qualifications

• Speaks and understands basic English.
• Knowledgeable to operate all prep equipment and stations.
• Able to be present for nights, weekends and extended hours when required.
• Substance-free work environment is required.
• Must prioritize multiple tasks and work under time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all proteins, vegetables, and sauces on menu from recipe cards.
• Loads and unloads goods in oven and steamer; follows prep lists and labeling procedures.
• Keeps prep area clean and properly stores products with correct dating.
• Maintains sanitation across all kitchen areas and assists with other duties as needed.

Skills

Basic English

Equipment knowledge

Dependability

Flexibility

Time management

Tools

Vegetable chopper

Robot Coupe

Job description

Joining King’s Hawaiian makes you part of our `ohana (family). We are a family-owned business for over seventy years, respecting our roots while thinking about our future as we continue to grow and care for our customers and the communities we serve. Our `ohana members build an environment of inclusivity as they freely collaborate, pursue learning through curiosity, and explore innovation as critical thinkers. Beyond that, we are also passionate about supporting the long‑term health and well‑being of our employees and their families. If you’re excited to rise with our team, come and join our `ohana!

Reporting to the Restaurant Manager – The Local Place, the Prep Cook position is responsible for prepping all dishes on the menu according to specifications, ensuring food is handled and prepared safely, and maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of all areas where food is prepared. The Preparations staff member is committed and empowered to create an Aloha Experience by working well with the team and building positive relationships with our guests and the Ohana. Consistent behaviors include being respectful and modest, giving without expecting anything in return, anticipating the needs of others and ensuring their needs are met, graciousness and the ability to make guests feel at home, and taking advantage of opportunities for continuous learning and new knowledge acquisition.

Job Requirements:

• Prepping Operations – 80% Prepares all proteins, vegetables, and sauces on menu from recipe cards. Preps items needed for front line and catering including using vegetable chopper and robot coupe daily. Follows all prep lists and keeps documentation according to procedures. Loads and unloads goods in the oven and steamer, often carrying hot pans. Labels and dates all prepared products to be stored. Prioritizes and maintains incoming products and stores in the proper locations. Completes side work in a timely manner.
• Sanitation and Maintenance – 15% Keeps food areas organized and ready for daily business and rush times. Keeps guest and employee areas clean, safe, and stocked for daily business. Ensures procedures in food areas are sanitized according to Department of Health standards. Prepares and maintains sanitation bucket for each station. Follows schedule to keep prep area, equipment, and all stations clean. Maintains and cleans all equipment, oven areas, tools, and prep equipment and keeps clean at all times. Keeps work area clean and orderly by sweeping and mopping floors, wiping down equipment, and other sanitation jobs assigned. Keeps all reach‑ins, coolers, walls, floors, shelves, drains, and mats clean. Informs management of necessary improvements in physical condition of building, repairs, and maintenance.
• Coordination and Communication – 5% Assists team in other areas as assigned, which may include dishwashing duties. Participates in training of new employees or employees who change job classifications.
• Health and Safety – Employees are responsible for following and promoting these activities at all times: Follows all sanitation guidelines as prescribed by the health department. Cooperates on all matters pertaining to safety and health in the work area and positively promotes safety in operations. Understands and follows all general and specific safe job procedures that apply to this job including: using knives safely, wearing slip resistant shoes, utilizing proper lifting techniques, and not taking shortcuts. Maintains the safe and accurate use of all equipment. Plans and carries out job assignments without creating hazards to oneself and other employees. Reports all unsafe conditions or equipment immediately. Immediately reports all accidents to the Supervisor/Manager and acquires first aid for all injuries.

Skills/Experience:

Speaks and understands basic English. Knowledgeable to work all equipment and stations, both front line and prep areas. Able to report to work physically and mentally ready to do the job. We insist on a substance‑free work environment. Able to be present at work for assigned schedule including, nights weekends, holidays and extended hours when required. Able to prioritize multiple tasks and work well in an environment with time constraints.

Compensation:

$16-17/hour to start, based on experience

Equal Opportunity / Diversity Statement

King's Hawaiian is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our ohana.

Company Culture and Values

We deliver irresistible Hawaiian food and aloha spirit, that families love everywhere, every day. After introducing Hawaiian foods to the world 70 years ago, we have grown into a company that provides irresistible foods and irresistible career opportunities to many. Our 'Ohana spans the country in our manufacturing plants, corporate locations, and restaurants. Our culture and work environments (both onsite and remote) help us to spread aloha culture as we nourish our employees' lives. We recognize that each of us has our home life and our work life, which is one life, and we strive to provide balance to our employees. We believe in excellence, dignity, and telling it like it is in a way that can be heard. We may not be excellent all the time, but we move toward excellence and embrace the change needed to continuously improve. -Dignity and respect are always present. -Treat everyone with kindness. -Respect ourselves and others. -Honor our commitments. -Hold each other accountable. -Practice what we preach. -Appreciate each other’s differences. -Exhibit professionalism.