Cook I

Job overview

The Cook I role is onsite in Waimea, HI; compensation is $32.46 per hour, and the posting also offers a $1,000 hiring bonus for successful candidates. Mauna Lani is a resort with dining, guest accommodations, pools, spa, and ocean-sports offerings. The cook works across kitchen positions, including pantry and banquet as business needs require, and helps deliver the resort’s dining experience. The role supports specialty dinners and functions, develops daily features and menus with chef guidance, assists with requisitions and ordering, and leads service when the chef is absent.

What you'll do

• Work independently across kitchen positions, including pantry and banquet as needed
• assist with specialty dinners and functions
• develop daily features and special menus with chef guidance and approval
• assist with food requisitions and ordering
• lead and manage service in the chef’s absence
• mentor and train team members and provide prep and technique guidance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cook i

culinary

kitchen operations

banquet

pantry

menu development

food preparation

waimea hi

mauna lani

$32.46/hr

$1,000 hiring bonus

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• $1,000 hiring bonus for successful candidates.

Why this role

The posting describes this as a casual position and requires formal culinary training or education, one year at Cook II level or previous Cook I experience, a food handler’s certification, and TB test clearance.

About the employer

Mauna Lani is hiring for this role. Industry: Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels. Sector: 72.