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Cook – Full-Time - $24–$25.50/hr - Līhuʻe, HI

Express EmploymentLihue, 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 6, 2025 5:02 PM.

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

Location: Līhuʻe, HI
Pay: $24.00–$25.50/hr (based on experience)
Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift & Evening Shift Availability
Type: Long-Term / Temp-to-Hire

We’re hiring a Full-Time Cook to support meal preparation in a large-volume, high standards kitchen environment. This role is ideal for someone with professional cooking experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a team setting.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare hot and cold food items according to standardized recipes
  • Support daily meal service for patients, staff, and visitors
  • Follow food safety, sanitation, and portion control guidelines
  • Maintain clean and organized work areas
  • Assist with prep work, storage rotation, and kitchen line setup
  • Communicate with kitchen staff to ensure smooth service flow

Requirements

  • 1+ year of recent cooking experience in a commercial or institutional kitchen (restaurant, hotel, healthcare, school cafeteria, etc.)
  • Ability to follow recipes and portion standards
  • Food safety knowledge and attention to cleanliness
  • Ability to stand for long periods & lift up to 30 lbs
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills

Benefits Through Express

  • Weekly Pay
  • Medical & Dental Insurance Options
  • Holiday Pay (when eligible)
  • Referral Bonuses Available
  • Local recruiter support throughout your placement

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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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