PREP COOK

TS RESTAURANTS GROUP; Kailua (HI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance for

Employee Meal Program with FREE Fresh/

50% Food and Beverage discount

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Referral Program

Scholarship Program

Rewards and Recognition

Holiday Party

Job summary

T S Restaurants invites you to join Duke's Kona as a line cook, where you will prepare food items, maintain sanitation, and support a high-energy kitchen team rooted in aloha and hospitality.

Applicants should be capable of reading recipes, following tickets, and ensuring food safety while delivering exceptional guest service in a lively beachfront setting.

Qualifications

• Experience not required but preferred.
• Ability to read recipes and follow instructions.
• Comfort in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Willingness to learn and follow safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Prepare foods according to recipes and tickets.
• Pre-weigh, measure, and portion foods for line cooks.
• Follow food safety and hygiene guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness of prep areas and equipment.
• Assist others and support the kitchen team.
• Attend to guest allergies per TS protocol.

Skills

Food Prep

Teamwork

Guest Service

Safety Awareness

Active Listening

Tools

Knife Set

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Dukes Kona - Kailua Kona, HI 96740, Salary Range: $20.00 - $22.00 Hourly, JOIN OUR OPENING TEAM!

T S Restaurants is preparing to open Duke's Kona this December. This is a chance to build something special, rooted in aloha, teamwork, and genuine hospitality.

T S Restaurant employees are required to apply our values in every aspect of their position: ‘Ohana, Continuous Improvement, Serving our Communities, Pride in our Employees, and Fun!

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for qualifying employees
• Free access to counseling and well being coaching through Employee Assistance Program
• Holiday Pay - Time and a half for Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day
• Paid Time Off: Vacation and Sick Leave
• Employee Meal Program with FREE Fresh cooked meals during each shift
• 50% Food and Beverage discount at all T S Restaurants
• Referral Program
• Anniversary of Employment Gift Program
• Rewards and Recognition program (quarterly awards, safe-work practice incentives, and more!)
• Holiday Party
• Legacy of Aloha Scholarship Program

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide the highest level of service for our guests. Prepare food items to be cooked; maintain sanitation and cleanliness of work areas.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Cut foods as specified by recipe.
• Read and understand recipes and POS generated tickets.
• Pre-weigh, measure, and package foods according to recipe specifications for later use by line cooks.
• Prepare dough’s, batters, sauces, and mixes according to recipes for later cooking.
• Bake or cook certain food items according to recipes for later use by Line Cooks.
• Follow T S protocol for all noted guest allergies.
• Remove floor mats, sweep, scrub, and mop floor; wash mats and replace on cleaned floor.
• Sanitized prep area and line trash cans
• Take out trash and reline cans as needed throughout shift.
• Assist others as needed.
• Must be dependable, report to work as scheduled and on time, and follow all policies regarding scheduling and attendance. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.
• Work in a safe manner and report any safety concerns; personal, employee or guest injury.
• Follow food safety program guidelines of handwashing, bare hands, hygiene and health.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Guest Oriented - Ability to consider guest needs when performing duties.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
• Safety - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety as well as safely operate and handle all required equipment, appliances, and tools. Must follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Communication - Ability to communicate by speaking, effectively and clearly with guests, coworkers, and management. Ability to actively listen and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Response to direction - Receive and follow directions from supervisors; follow direction of computer generated tickets.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Teamwork Abilities - Ability to work together with a team in a positive manner to achieve a common goal; understand the importance of teamwork with both other bussers and the rest of the staff.
• Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Neat and well groomed.

SKILLS & AMBILITIES

Experience: No experience required although preferred

Required Equipment: Knife set not required at hire but should be acquired by the individual within 30 days of hire.

CERTIFICATES & LICENSES

Must take and pass all training tests 90% or higher.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Stand Constantly Squat or Kneel Occasionally
• Walk Constantly Bend Frequently
• Use hands / fingers Constantly Lift/carry 11-25 lbs Constantly
• Reach Outward Constantly Lift carry 26-50lbs Frequently
• Reach above shoulder Frequently Push/pull 10-25lbs Constantly
• Climb Occasionally Push/pull 26-50lbs Frequently

Sense of Sound (Hear verbal requests by guests, coworkers, and managers) Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception) Sense of Smell, Taste, Touch Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Non Slip shoes, back belt if lifting over 20lbs, safety glove when using knife)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Fast paced, high-energy, moderately noisy environment containing multiple personality types. Can become crowded, hot, and high-pressure.