Job Posting Title Cook (Part-Time) Employee Type Regular Recruiting Start Date 10-26-2026 Job Exempt? No Recruiting End Date 11-08-2026 Aloha mai! Mahalo for your interest in Kamehameha Schools. If you are looking for an opportunity to utilize your skills and talents and grow in your profession, while serving and strengthening our Native Hawaiian community, we would love to have you join our ʻohana! Kamehameha Schools Maui is seeking a part-time Cook to join their Food Services team and be part of a collaborative group dedicated to providing nutritious meals that support student success every day. This regular, part-time position offers comprehensive benefits, a primarily Monday through Friday schedule, and the opportunity to enjoy a healthy work-life balance with weekends and holidays generally off (except for special events). Beyond the kitchen, this role offers opportunities to learn, grow, and connect with the broader community. Team members are encouraged to expand their knowledge of food systems and local agriculture, including opportunities to visit local farms and gain insight into where ingredients are sourced. The ideal candidate is someone who: Has previous kitchen or food service experience and understands the pace and teamwork required in a professional kitchen. Is dependable, committed, and takes pride in delivering high-quality service. Can effectively multitask and adapt to changing priorities. Enjoys working with a diverse community of students, faculty, staff, and families. Brings a positive attitude, an open mind, and a willingness to learn and grow. Values collaboration, creativity, and building meaningful relationships with others. This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking more than a kitchen job. It's a unique opportunity to join a mission-driven organization, develop new skills, and make a meaningful impact on the daily experience of our haumāna and campus community. Job Summary Entry level food service position responsible for general cleaning, washing, dish washing, loading/unloading, cafeteria and serving line set up, and prep assistance. Essential Responsibilities Prepares and maintains cleanliness of dish room and related equipment; cleans and stores dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and other equipment at each meal. Maintains and logs temperatures of food, dish machines, hot and cold holding equipment, walk-ins, refrigerators, freezers, coolers, serving lines, etc. in compliance with Dept. of Health food safety standards. Cleans and sanitizes kitchen appliances and equipment. Maintains, cleans and sanitizes all prep areas. Assist Cooks with the preparation of food items according to recipes or normal culinary procedures as directed for meals and special functions. Assists with inventory control procedures such as receiving and storing of product in designated areas. Sets up and services hot food stations and milk dispensers for each meal; assists in informing cooks when hot and cold food line supplies are running low; maintains neatness of hot food station areas. Transports, loads and unloads supplies, equipment and staff, as needed. Position Requirements Minimum Qualifications - An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the requirements listed. High School Diploma or equivalent. Valid Driver's License. Ability to obtain the National Food Safety and Sanitation Certification within the first two weeks of start date. Willingness to drive or learn how to drive a large food service transporting vehicle safely, operate an electric gate lift, and load, secure, and unload food and equipment. Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes evenings and weekends. Ability to follow directions and work independently as needed. Ability to work cohesively within a team to meet production and service standards. Physical and Mental Requirements Frequently stand and/or walk, write by hand, and lift and/or carry items up to 50 pounds; push and/or pull objects that weigh up to 300 pounds. Occasionally twist, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, and reach for supplies and equipment. Working Conditions (including environmental conditions) Work is conducted in close proximity to hot equipment in humid surroundings. Work is typically conducted Monday through Friday at normal business hours but evening and weekend hours are often required for special events. For Internal Use Only: #LI-CAR #MAUI Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required. The incumbent may be expected to perform other duties as assigned. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact us at [email protected] or 808-534-8040 if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. KS does not accept unauthorized solicitations of candidate referrals from third-party vendors (i.e. Staffing Agencies, Executive Recruitment Firms). Any third-party vendor who has interest in supporting KS's recruiting efforts must be authorized by Human Resources prior to the vendor’s candidate applying with KS. Work Year 11 Pay Range 23.83 - 31.98 Hourly Compensation and Benefits Based on the compensation range provided below, salaries are commensurate with job-related experience, skills and competencies, education, internal equity, length of work year, and other organizational needs. At Kamehameha Schools (KS), we recognize that compensation is just one facet of a fulfilling employment experience. Our commitment lies in fostering a positive work environment and equipping employees with the necessary resources to excel every day. Our Total Rewards Program embodies KS's dedication to the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our employee ʻohana. Explore our comprehensive Benefits Summary for more information. Primary Location Maui Campus City, State Makawao, Hawaii Additional Locations Kamehameha Schools offers a dynamic, innovative and collaborative work environment for growth-minded individuals who embrace culture and diversity. Deeply committed to shaping a thriving and vibrant future for Native Hawaiians, Kamehameha Schools aims at finding the right people for the right roles, who bring talent and passion to our mission. Our workforce is comprised of full- and part-time, on-call, and seasonal employees who work in various positions at locations across Hawaiʻi pae ʻāina (group of islands), including three K-12 campuses, 29 preschools, and other regional and support offices. Learn more about us at www.ksbe.edu/careers!

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