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Cook (DOE) – $24–$25.50/hr - Līhuʻe, HI

Express Employment Lihue, HI
Job Category

Food Service & Preparation

Job Type

Hourly

Employment Type

Temp to Hire

Work Hours

Full-time

Compensation

$24$25per hour

Hiring Manager
Jessica LessaryEmployment Specialist
Recruiter
Jessica LessaryEmployment Specialist

This job was last updated on November 20, 2025 5:38 PM.

## **Job Description**

**👨‍🍳 Cook – Full-Time | $24–$25.50/hr | Līhuʻe, HI**

**📍 Location:** Līhuʻe, HI  
**💵 Pay:** $24.00–$25.50/hr (DOE)  
**🕒 Schedule:** Full-Time | Day & Evening Shifts Available  
**📌 Type:** Long-Term | Temp-to-Hire

A major kitchen operation in Līhuʻe is hiring a Full-Time Cook to support high-volume meal production. If you have solid commercial kitchen experience and want a reliable, long-term opportunity with weekly pay and steady hours, this is an excellent fit.

## **Responsibilities**

* Prepare hot and cold menu items using standardized recipes
* Support daily food service for patients, staff, and visitors
* Follow strict food safety, sanitation, and portioning guidelines
* Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workstation
* Assist with prep, food storage, rotation, and line setup
* Communicate with kitchen staff to ensure smooth meal service

## **Requirements**

* 1+ year of recent professional cooking experience (restaurant, hotel, healthcare, school cafeteria, etc.)
* Ability to follow recipes, portion standards, and prep lists
* Solid knowledge of food safety & kitchen sanitation
* Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 30 lbs
* Team player with strong communication and time-management skills

## **Benefits Through Express**

* Weekly Pay
* Medical & Dental Insurance Options
* Holiday Pay (when eligible)
* Referral Bonuses
* Dedicated recruiter support throughout your assignment

## **Apply Today**

Submit your application and upload your resume to be considered.  

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Express Employment Professionals – Pearl City
Company Size

11-100

Company Overview

For over 25 years, Express Employment Professionals has been dedicated to providing quality staffing services and human resource solutions to medium-sized business around the globe. Since its establishment in 1983, Express has grown to include a network of more than 550 employment agencies. With Express Employment Professionals, both businesses and job seekers alike can experience the confidence and satisfaction of knowing that they will receive personal attention from each of our locally owned and operated staffing firms. Express Employment Professionals serves local businesses with both full-time and temporary staffing and job placement in addition to providing human resource services and consulting. Our full line of services include:

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