Our high-pressure kitchen depends on our line cooks to efficiently execute our signature ‘ono dishes ranging from traditional Hawaiian items to modern local favorites. Many of our guests have been multi-generational regulars for decades, and we are proud of our role in introducing visitors to Hawaiian cuisine, so expectations are high for consistency and presentation. The ability to prepare a variety of foods at high volume is crucial for this position. Hawai‘i loves to eat, and if you love to make and share food, we are looking for you to join our kitchen crew!

Duties include:

Cooking and preparing a variety of foods on the grill and using other commercial kitchen equipment

Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces or serving areas, to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices

Paying close attention to proper portioning, safe handling (including cooking and storage temperatures), and presentation standards and inspecting all items to ensure they comply with Highway Inn kitchen protocols

Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock

General stocking, cleaning and daily maintenance of kitchen and back-of-house areas

Assisting co-workers to ensure prompt, high-quality guest service

Company Overview

Highway Inn is an award-winning 75-year-old, third-generation-owned Hawaiian and local food restaurant. We are proud of the food we serve and the exceptional service we extend to every guest. ‘Ohana and aloha are our core values—many of our employees have been with us for more than 20 years and generations of families have been dining with us since we first opened in 1947.

Qualifications

1 to 2 years of cooking experience; preferred experience with Hawaiian food and “Hawai‘i local” dishes

Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills

Strong attendance record

Positive attitude

Team player who is able to multitask efficiently

Able to stand and/or walk continuously for long periods of time, often up to 10 hours a day, in a non-temperature-controlled, high-humidity, high-heat environment, working with hot and/or sharp equipment, including steam-emitting equipment

Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds with or without assistance

Required to follow both oral and written instruction

Expected to communicate clearly and efficiently with co-workers and managers

Benefits/Perks

Closed on all major holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s

Based on hours worked, employees are eligible for:

Employee discounts

Comprehensive health insurance

Paid time off

Temporary disability insurance

401K/Profit sharing