Kitchen Staff Jobs in Lahaina, HI

The Kitchen Staff are the backbone of the hospitality service industry, responsible for a broad range of duties. They ensure the smooth operation of the kitchen by preparing ingredients, cleaning and sanitizing kitchen equipment, assisting in food preparation, and maintaining stock levels of food and supplies. They are also responsible for maintaining high hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen to assure the quality of food served to guests. Additionally, they might be required to handle customer service related issues, such as taking orders, serving food, and addressing customer complaints.

To excel in this role, Kitchen Staff should possess a number of key skills and certifications. They should have a food handler's certificate, signifying they are trained in food safety practices. A good level of physical fitness and endurance is also important as the job involves standing for long hours and handling heavy kitchen equipment. Strong teamwork, time management, and multitasking skills are indispensable to cope with the fast-paced working environment. Prior to becoming a Kitchen Staffer, individuals may have roles like Wait Staff, Dishwasher, or Food Prep Assistant to gain relevant experience in the hospitality industry.

1-15 of 96 Jobs

Full-Time Sanitation Crew Member (Cleaner, Housekeeping, Custodial)

  • Kula, HI (20 miles from Lahaina, HI)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Kula, HI (20 miles from Lahaina, HI)
  • 5 hours ago

All Whole Foods Jobs Full-Time Sanitation Crew Member (Cleaner, Housekeeping, Custodial) - Full Time Whole Foods - Kula, HI Posted on 04/29/25 (Ref: HIsgMH2ukW) A career at Whole Foods Market is...

Bubba's Shack Maui hiring Cook / Food Prep

  • Wailuku, HI (4 miles from Lahaina, HI)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Wailuku, HI (4 miles from Lahaina, HI)
  • 19 hours ago

Bubba's Shack Maui is a family owned food truck and we are looking for the right fit to our team. We are seeking a hard working person, positive, organized and fast moving, with experience in...

Plant Based Restaurant Hiring Cook/Front of House Pros

  • Kihei, HI (16 miles from Lahaina, HI)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Kihei, HI (16 miles from Lahaina, HI)
  • 19 hours ago

Join the Earth Aloha Eats Team in Kihei! Love great food, fast-paced energy, and making a positive impact? Earth Aloha Eats Mauis thriving plant-based restaurant and food truck company is looking...

Hot Line Cook

  • Makawao, HI (19 miles from Lahaina, HI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Makawao, HI (19 miles from Lahaina, HI)
  • 1 day ago

The iconic Hali'imaile General Store is Mauis original farm-to-table restaurant and has been promoting and featuring locally sourced Hawaiian produce, meats and products since 1988....

Up to $1000 signing bonus Sous Chef - Hoaloha Bake Shop

  • Lahaina, HI
  • 1 day ago
  • Lahaina, HI
  • 1 day ago

staff and community -Has the ability to implement and to continuously improve the systems and procedures that lead to success Performance Characteristics: Inspires enthusiasm!...

Leodas Kitchen and Pie Shop offers casual family-style dining in a comfortable plantation-era atmosphere, open 7 days a week and located in Olowalu, Maui. We take a unique approach to many classic...

Up to $1000 Signing Bonus for Line Cook - Star Noodle

  • Lahaina, HI
  • 1 day ago
  • Lahaina, HI
  • 1 day ago

preparation, safe food handling and safety procedures We offer an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, drug, 401(k) with up to 4% company match, Aflac, flexible spending, paid...

Up to $1000 Signing Bonus - Line Cook - Aloha Mixed Plate

  • Lahaina, HI
  • 1 day ago
  • Lahaina, HI
  • 1 day ago

preparation, safe food handling and safety procedures We offer an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, drug, 401(k) with up to 4% company match, Aflac, flexible spending, paid...

Leodas Kitchen and Pie Shop offers what we like to call glorified grandma food! Open 7 days a week and located in Olowalu, Maui, we take a unique approach to many classic or traditional favorites....

Up to $1000 Signing Bonus - Bread Baker - Hoaloha Bake Shop

  • Lahaina, HI
  • 1 day ago
  • Lahaina, HI
  • 1 day ago

Hoaloha Bakeshop supports the Ohana of Businesses that include Old Lahaina Luau, Aloha Mixed Plate, Leoda's Kitchen & Pie Shop and Star Noodle. Our award-winning luau and favorite local...

Up to $1000 Signing Bonus for Baker - Hoaloha Bake Shop

  • Lahaina, HI
  • 1 day ago
  • Lahaina, HI
  • 1 day ago

Hoaloha Bakeshop supports the Ohana of Businesses that include Old Lahaina Luau, Aloha Mixed Plate, Leoda's Kitchen & Pie Shop and Star Noodle. Our award-winning luau and favorite local...

Leodas Kitchen and Pie Shop offers casual family-style dining in a comfortable plantation-era atmosphere, open 7 days a week and located in Olowalu, Maui. We take a unique approach to many classic...

Steward - Casual

  • Lahaina, HI
  • 3 days ago
  • Lahaina, HI
  • 3 days ago

Ability to operate, maintain and properly clean dishwashing machine, sinks, floor cleaning equipment, and silver burnisher....

Baker II - Culinary - Full Time

  • Lahaina, HI
  • 4 days ago
  • Lahaina, HI
  • 4 days ago

The Baker II assists the Baker 1 with function operations and preps accordingly for them. This role also produces for AM buffet line using par-baked products. The ideal candidate is knowledgeable...

Merriman's Kapalua, Maui Is Hiring For Sous Chef!

  • Lahaina, HI
  • 4 days ago
  • Lahaina, HI
  • 4 days ago

Merriman's is Hiring a Sous Chef! Having a chef as founder and owner of our restaurants makes Merrimans a fantastic kitchen for anyone who loves to cook and is looking for a career in food...

Demographic Data for Lahaina, HI

Moving to Lahaina, HI? Find some basic demographic data about Lahaina, HI below.


Local
National
23,167
935
Medium

Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireHospitalityServices curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
Kitchen Chemistry
This seminar is designed to be an experimental and hands-on approach to applied chemistry (as seen in cooking). Cooking may be the oldest and most widespread application of chemistry and recipes...
Leading Well for Staff Health and Wellbeing in the NHS
The health and wellbeing of NHS staff is essential to the quality of care provided to patients, service users and communities. The Covid-19 pandemic placed unprecedented pressures on the health...
On Staff: Combat Staff Masterclass
From a multipurpose tool and a traveling companion to a weapon used to conquer lands and hunting to feed our people, sticks are the foundation to humanity and all that is us.It is a shame to live...

Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Lahaina, HI

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitalityServices research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Lahaina, HI offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.9%
Bachelor's Degree
15.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.5%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.5%
Master's Degree
3.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Kitchen Staffs in Lahaina, HI
None
41.7%
Less than 1 year
37.0%
1-2 years
14.4%
4-6 years
4.4%
6-8 years
2.6%


Other Career Titles

Here are some other career titles that require similar skills



Kitchen Staff Related Career Advice Articles

Empty glasses hanging in a restaurant
Must-Read Job Search Advice for Restaurant Workers

Learn the ins and outs of how to get a job at a restaurant, including when to turn in your resume, how to present yourself, and how to land the job.

Read article »