Morning Kitchen Cook

Job overview

The Morning Kitchen Cook role is onsite in Kailua, HI, with morning kitchen shifts. The posting states base pay of $17–$18 per hour and average tips of $5–$7, for stated total pay of $22–$24 per hour. Kalapawai Cafe and Deli offers medical and dental benefits through Kaiser Permanente or HMSA. The cook supports daytime kitchen operations by preparing ingredients and menu items, restocking service lines, and helping maintain a clean, food-safe kitchen. The work includes preparation for lunch and dinner service and following the chef’s recipes and techniques.

What you'll do

• Prepare vegetables and deli meats
• make sandwiches and salads
• restock lines
• prepare menu items for lunch and dinner services
• perform light dishwashing, cleaning, and facilities maintenance
• follow recipes, cooking techniques, and food-safety and sanitation practices.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

morning kitchen cook

kitchen prep

sandwiches

salads

food safety

kailua hi

kalapawai cafe

$17–$18 base/hr

$22–$24 total/hr

401(k)

medical and dental

pto

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k), medical and dental benefits, and PTO up to two weeks once earned.

Why this role

Basic knife skills are a bonus, and training is available. Benefits include 401(k), medical and dental coverage, and PTO up to two weeks once earned.

About the employer

Kalapawai Cafe ~ Kailua is hiring for this role. Industry: Limited-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.