Cook

Job Posting Title Cook Employee Type Regular Recruiting Start Date 08-31-2026 Job Exempt? No Recruiting End Date Open Until Filled

Aloha mai! Mahalo for your interest in Kamehameha Schools. If you are looking for an opportunity to utilize your skills and talents and grow in your profession, while serving and strengthening our Native Hawaiian community, we would love to have you join our ʻohana!

Kamehameha Schools Maui is seeking a Cook to join their Food Services team and be part of a collaborative group dedicated to providing nutritious meals that support student success every day.

This regular, full-time position offers comprehensive benefits, a primarily Monday through Friday schedule, and the opportunity to enjoy a healthy work-life balance with weekends and holidays generally off (except for special events).

Beyond the kitchen, this role offers opportunities to learn, grow, and connect with the broader community. Team members are encouraged to expand their knowledge of food systems and local agriculture, including opportunities to visit local farms and gain insight into where ingredients are sourced.

• Has previous kitchen or food service experience and understands the pace and teamwork required in a professional kitchen.
• Is dependable, committed, and takes pride in delivering high-quality service.
• Can effectively multitask and adapt to changing priorities.
• Enjoys working with a diverse community of students, faculty, staff, and families.
• Brings a positive attitude, an open mind, and a willingness to learn and grow.
• Values collaboration, creativity, and building meaningful relationships with others.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking more than a kitchen job. It's a unique opportunity to join a mission-driven organization, develop new skills, and make a meaningful impact on the daily experience of our haumāna and campus community.

Job Summary Entry level food service position responsible for general cleaning, washing, dish washing, loading/unloading, cafeteria and serving line set up, and prep assistance.

• Prepares and maintains cleanliness of dish room and related equipment; cleans and stores dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and other equipment at each meal.
• Maintains and logs temperatures of food, dish machines, hot and cold holding equipment, walk‑ins, refrigerators, freezers, coolers, serving lines, etc. in compliance with Dept. of Health food safety standards.
• Cleans and sanitizes kitchen appliances and equipment.
• Maintains, cleans and sanitizes all prep areas.
• Assist Cooks with the preparation of food items according to recipes or normal culinary procedures as directed for meals and special functions.
• Assists with inventory control procedures such as receiving and storing of product in designated areas.
• Sets up and services hot food stations and milk dispensers for each meal; assists in informing cooks when hot and cold food line supplies are running low; maintains neatness of hot food station areas.
• Transports, loads and unloads supplies, equipment and staff, as needed.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the requirements listed.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Ability to obtain the National Food Safety and Sanitation Certification within the first two weeks of start date.
• Willingness to drive or learn how to drive a large food service transporting vehicle safely, operate an electric gate lift, and load, secure, and unload food and equipment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes evenings and weekends.
• Ability to follow directions and work independently as needed.
• Ability to work cohesively within a team to meet production and service standards.

• Frequently stand and/or walk, write by hand, and lift and/or carry items up to 50 pounds; push and/or pull objects that weigh up to 300 pounds. Occasionally twist, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, and reach for supplies and equipment.

Work is conducted in close proximity to hot equipment in humid surroundings. Work is typically conducted Monday through Friday at normal business hours but evening and weekend hours are often required for special events.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job. This is not…