Prep Cook - HRC Waikiki

Hard Rock Cafe; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 12,398 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Hard Rock Cafe in Honolulu seeks a kitchen crew member to support the cafe’s operations with prep work, labeling, and line prep. You will open/close shifts, stock and break down equipment, and maintain a clean, organized kitchen while upholding safety and sanitation standards.

The role requires a sense of urgency, attention to detail, and strong teamwork, with competitive pay up to $15+ per hour and a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain composure in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Positive, friendly demeanor toward guests and teammates.
• Commitment to company values and mission.

Responsibilities

• Make prep recipes and menu items to specification.
• Label, date, cover and refrigerate prep items for the line.
• Open/close shifts and handle side duties like stocking and breaking down equipment.
• Keep kitchen clean and organized while maintaining safety standards.
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency and read order tickets accurately.
• Assemble orders and verify product quality and specs.
• Demonstrate strong product knowledge and teamwork across FOH and BOH.
• Handle re-cook, special prep, long tickets, and large group procedures.

Skills

Stay calm under pressure

Strong organization

Guest-friendly attitude

Core values alignment

Job description

Our team members are the key to our company’s success, and their health and well-being, as well as that of their families, is very important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members to stay healthy, plan for their future and maintain a healthy work‑life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status. To see the full list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site: www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits.

Job Description

Even though kitchen employees may not come into direct contact with guests, their responsibilities are key to the Cafe’s success. At Hard Rock, cooks will be considered all‑around culinary employees.

Responsibilities

• Making prep recipes and menu products to spec
• Properly labeling, dating, covering and refrigerating prepped items for the line
• Performing opening, closing & side duties – setting up, stocking, and breaking down all kitchen equipment and prep, and line stations
• Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen and line
• Practicing safety and sanitation standards
• Having a sense of urgency
• Properly reading items printed on order tickets or automated Kitchen Display System
• Assembling orders - double checking product quality and specs
• Demonstrating impeccable product knowledge
• Involved in handling all re‑cook, special prep, long ticket, large party/voucher group procedures
• Communicating professionally with co‑workers and Front‑of‑the‑House staff
• With competitive pay wage of up to $15+/hr.

Skills

• Remaining calm in a hectic, fast‑paced atmosphere
• Demonstrating a high level of organization, attention‑to‑detail and a sense‑of‑urgency
• Displaying a positive and outwardly friendly attitude toward guests and co‑workers
• Maintaining HRC’s 5 core Values and Mission Statement

Physical Demands

• Ability to move throughout the Corporate office and Cafes during visits (standing, walking, kneeling, bending, etc.) for extended periods of time
• Ability to make repeating movements of the arms, hands, and wrists
• Ability to express or exchange ideas verbally and perceive sound by ear
• Manual dexterity, hand‑eye coordination, and ability to work with hand above shoulders
• Ability to occasionally, regularly, frequently move objects (lift, push, pull, balance, carry) up to 10 pounds
• Ability to turn or twist body parts in a circular motion
• Ability to tolerate exposure to heat, cold, chemicals, and loud/noisy environment

Additional Requirements

• Maintaining a well‑groomed appearance ('having a plan')
• Following all uniform guidelines
• Practicing all general safety & sanitation standards
• Recycling products where possible

This job description reflects the position’s essential functions; it does not encompass all of the tasks that may be assigned.