Foodland Super Market, Hawaii’s largest locally owned grocery retailer is hiring for Lead Cooks to join our team! We are seeking high energy, creative culinary professionals who are passionate about food and delivering exceptional food experiences to the community.

Lead Cooks must observe and enforce all company policies, house rules and guiding principles. Responsibilities of Lead Cooks include but are not limited to:

• supporting and assisting both the Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chef in daily operations of the kitchen
• oversight of all kitchen needs in the absence of the Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chef
• when working the line, management authority over the line staff (includes line cooks, prep cooks, and utility/dishwashers)
• maintaining product quality standards
• observe and enforce company standard operating procedures
• ensuring all safety and sanitation guidelines are followed
• assistance with management of culinary staff
• providing excellent customer service

Lead Cooks must have knowledge of cooking techniques & procedures, kitchen equipment, and kitchen operational systems. The Lead Cook the ability to work well and communicate well with others, receive and provide direction; maintain a positive attitude toward the work and company. Lead Cooks must also maintain a neat, well-groomed personal appearance, observe company dress code, and support the company culture, values, goals and mission.
This is a full-time salaried position which requires open availability. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/drug/vision insurance and retirement benefits.

Qualifications:

• High school education or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Must have prior management experience in a culinary position in a high-volume food service establishment.
• Knife and cooking skills required.
• Must have recent TB Clearance.
• Must comply with all company policies and requirements

To apply, submit your resume to this posting.
With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Please list your availability for each day below.

Evening and weekend availability is strongly preferred. Candidates with open availability will be prioritized for next steps.

• Monday:
• Tuesday:
• Wednesday:
• Thursday:
• Friday:
• Saturday:
• Sunday:

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Culinary: 2 years (Preferred)
• Kitchen management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Kitchen stations: 2 years (Preferred)
• Knife skills: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Tuberculosis clearance (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Kapolei, HI 96707 (Required)

Work Location: In perso

• supporting and assisting both the Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chef in daily operations of the kitchen
• oversight of all kitchen needs in the absence of the Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chef
• when working the line, management authority over the line staff (includes line cooks, prep cooks, and utility/dishwashers)
• maintaining product quality standards
• observe and enforce company standard operating procedures
• ensuring all safety and sanitation guidelines are followed
• assistance with management of culinary staff
• providing excellent customer servic