Preschool Kitchen Assistant

Preschool Kitchen Assistant (Morning Hours)

Morning Hours. Meaningful Work. A Schedule You’ll Love.

The best part of your day could be over before lunchtime.

At Kamaʻāina Kids, our Kitchen Assistants help create one of the most important parts of every child's day—healthy meals shared in a warm, welcoming preschool community.

You’ll prepare and serve nutritious meals, keep the kitchen organized, and support the preschool team while enjoying a consistent weekday schedule with afternoons, evenings, and weekends free.

If you’re dependable, organized, and enjoy working in a positive environment where your work truly matters, we’d love to meet you.

Hawaii Kai

Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 12:30 PM

• Monday–Friday schedule
• 7:00 AM–12:30 PM
• No evenings
• No weekends
• No holiday shifts

• Preparing and serving catered breakfasts, lunches, and snacks
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen
• Following food safety and sanitation guidelines
• Washing dishes and keeping kitchen supplies stocked
• Assisting teachers with simple classroom tasks when extra help is needed
• Supporting the preschool team wherever needed

• Is dependable and takes pride in their work
• Enjoys staying organized and keeping things running smoothly
• Works well independently and as part of a team
• Likes being around young children
• Has a positive attitude and enjoys helping others

Kitchen or food service experience is helpful, but reliability, teamwork, and a willingness to learn are what matter most.

Starting Pay: $17.00–$18.50/hour

$500 New Hire Bonus

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Up to 75% Childcare Discount
• Paid Training
• College Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays (eligible positions)
• Professional development opportunities
• And more!

We’re a local nonprofit serving Hawaiʻi’s families and keiki. Our team is built on care, connection, and the belief that every child—and every employee—matters.

Kama‘āina Kids is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences within our workforce ‘ohana.