Prep Cook

Tommy Bahama; Wailea (HI); On-site; USD 28,929 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Tommy Bahama in Wailea, Hawaii invites an island- life ambassador to deliver 5-star food and service, lead a team, and share knowledge of scratch cuisine and hand-crafted cocktails while inviting guests to an aloha-inspired dining experience.

You will help set the course by ensuring quality menus, maintaining kitchen safety, and upholding sanitation standards in a hospitality-driven environment. Equal opportunity employer; recruiter contact provided.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of high volume culinary/hospitality experience.
• Current food handler’s card and other certifications as required by law.
• Basic knowledge of food/restaurant service skills.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Willingness to perform other duties as required to support the business.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in a team environment, demonstrating genuine hospitality and team player skills to promote culinary success.
• Possess complete knowledge and ensure timely execution of all food menus/recipes, including ingredients, preparation methods, and presentation.
• Assist the chef in preparing high quality menu items.
• Ensure safety, cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen by maintaining agency standards.

Skills

High volume culinary/hospitality

Team player

Basic food/rest-service knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Food handler’s card / certifications as required by law

Job description

Live the Island Life

Tommy Bahama is more than just an island inspired brand, it’s a lifestyle! Live the Island Life as an ambassador of our brand, all while providing 5-star food and service! We look for those who are passionate about growth as we offer a variety of rewarding positions from culinary, front of house and management teams. You will play an integral role in restaurant’s leadership, inspiring your team to work together to achieve our goals and create an environment of aloha fun. Come join us, share knowledge on each season’s scratch cuisine, hand crafted cocktails, and provide guests with world class dining - taking them some place great!

BE THE ISLAND GUIDE

• Create a relaxed destination – Actively participate in a team environment, demonstrating genuine hospitality and team player skills to promote culinary success


• Set the course – Possess complete knowledge and ensure timely execution of all food menus/recipes – including ingredients, preparation methods, and presentation


• Build the perfect oasis – Assist the chef in preparing high quality menu items


• Support your crew – Ensure safety, cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen by maintaining specified agency standards

Essentials For Life In Paradise

• You have 1+ years of high volume culinary/hospitality experience


• You have a current food handler’s card and other certification as required by federal/state/local law


• You have basic knowledge of food/restaurant service skills


• You have a high school diploma or GED


• Willingness to perform other duties as required that are necessary to support the business

Essential Physical Requirements

• Lift and/or move up to approximately 50 pounds frequently


• Bending/stooping/kneeling required – frequently


• Routine standing for duration of shift


• Maneuvering the following types of equipment or machinery:


• Hand cart, blenders, knives, slices, wine keys and other tools listed in training manual


• Scheduled shifts determined by business needs

Rate Range

$21.00 or minimum wage - $26.00/hr

Multiple factors will vary the applicable rate of pay for this role, including an individual’s experience, knowledge, and skillset, as well as work location and available budget.

Tommy Bahama is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants based on race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, military and veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need an accommodation to complete an online application, please contact the location you are applying to or send an email to our recruiting team at [e-mail].

Tommy Bahama participates in E-Verify. Right to Work Statement in English and Spanish.