Kitchen Assistant at Preschool

Kitchen Assistant

Hawai ʻ i Kai Preschool

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Monday–Friday
$18–$20 per hour | $750 New Hire Bonus

Do you love children and believe food is love? 💛
Our Hawaiʻi Kai Preschool is looking for a caring, dependable Kitchen Assistant to help keep 35 hungry keiki (and 5–6 staff!) happy and well-fed each day.

This is the perfect role for someone who:

• Enjoys working around children

• Has experience feeding a crowd (large family, church events, group gatherings, etc.)

• Wants meaningful part-time work during the day

• Believes even small roles make a big difference

What You’ll Do:

• Dish out a delicious lunch delivered by our catering partner

• Serve meals to classrooms with care and attention

• Wash breakfast and lunch dishes

• Help maintain a clean, organized kitchen space

• Support meal routines that help children feel safe and cared for

You’ll be trained on everything you need to know — but if you’ve prepped meals for large groups before, that’s a big plus!

Why Join Kamaʻaina Kids?

We are:

• A nationally accredited preschool

• Hawaiʻi’s largest locally owned nonprofit childcare provider

• A Top Workplace

• A team that truly values every role — including the people behind the meals

Even though this is a 3-hour position, you are a vital part of our school community. Children remember who feeds them. 💛

What We Offer:

• $750 New Hire Bonus

• Competitive pay ($18–$20/hr depending on experience)

• Paid Time Off (yes, even part-time!)

• College Tuition Reimbursement

• Generous Childcare Discount

• A supportive, welcoming team

If you’re looking for a meaningful part-time position where you can make a difference in the lives of young children every single day, we’d love to meet you.

Come help us nourish Hawaiʻi’s littlest learners — one meal at a time.

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Eligibility: Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and reside in Hawaiʻi (or plan to relocate).

Kamaʻāina Kids is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences of our staff.