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.

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Cook III Banyan Tree

  • Lahaina, HI
  • 20 hours ago
  • Lahaina, HI
  • 20 hours ago

Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. Prepare cold foods. Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers....

Tommy Bahama Sous Chef (Wailea)

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

Aloha! We are hiring for a Sous Chef for our Tommy Bahama Wailea Restaurant. Live the Island Life as an ambassador of our brand, all while providing 5-star food and service! We look for those who...

Up to $1000 Signing Bonus for Dishwasher - Star Noodle

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

Star Noodle located on the ocean in Lahaina is now open at its new location next door to its sister restaurant Aloha Mixed Plate. Star Noodle is an award winning restaurant for over a decade...

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

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

Star Noodle located on the ocean in Lahaina is now open at its new location next door to its sister restaurant Aloha Mixed Plate. Star Noodle is an award winning restaurant for over a decade...

Pantry Cook

  • Kihei, HI (16 miles from Lahaina, HI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Kihei, HI (16 miles from Lahaina, HI)
  • 2 days ago

preparation, recipe adherence, plate presentation, service and production time adherence You have a high school diploma or GED Willingness to perform other duties as required that are necessary to...

Chef de Cuisine

  • Wailea, HI (16 miles from Lahaina, HI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Wailea, HI (16 miles from Lahaina, HI)
  • 2 days ago

Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort is seeking a highly competent and driven individual for our Chef de Cuisine. Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort is the first resort for the Andaz brand. Situated on Maui’s...

Server Assistant - Osteria Mozza

  • Lanai City, HI (20 miles from Lahaina, HI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lanai City, HI (20 miles from Lahaina, HI)
  • 2 days ago

About Four Seasons: Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be...

Cook III, Humuhumunukunukuapuaa - Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort

  • Wailea, HI (16 miles from Lahaina, HI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Wailea, HI (16 miles from Lahaina, HI)
  • 3 days ago

Cook III, Humuhumunukunukuapua'a Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort Grand Wailea Resort LocationWailea, Hawaii, United States CategoryHotel HOT0BOVF JOB DESCRIPTION The gorgeous Waldorf...

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

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

Full Time Prepared Foods Sanitation/Dishwasher

  • Kahului, HI (10 miles from Lahaina, HI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Kahului, HI (10 miles from Lahaina, HI)
  • 3 days ago

Performs all duties related to dishwashing and maintaining general cleanliness of the kitchen area....

Prepared Foods Dishwasher - Full Time

  • Pukalani, HI (18 miles from Lahaina, HI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Pukalani, HI (18 miles from Lahaina, HI)
  • 3 days ago

Performs all duties related to dishwashing and maintaining general cleanliness of the kitchen area....

Sushi Sous Chef

  • Lanai City, HI (20 miles from Lahaina, HI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lanai City, HI (20 miles from Lahaina, HI)
  • 4 days ago

preparation and quality....

Up to $1000 Signing Bonus for Sous Chef - Old Lahaina Luau

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

Duties and responsibilities - Supervises and coordinates all food preparation, kitchen activities and storeroom areas - Purchases food items, kitchen supplies and equipment - Maintains schedule to budget...

Ulu Kitchen by Merriman Now Hiring a Sous Chef

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

Please click on the link below to apply: We are well-known to both residents and visitors alike for a spectacular handcrafted experience. We feature locally sourced products, and support organic...

Merriman's is Hiring Dishwashers! $33-35 per hour

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

Merriman's Kapalua is hiring for Dishwashers!! 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...

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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
45.6%
Bachelor's Degree
15.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.6%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.5%
Master's Degree
3.3%
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%


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