Cook / Sous Chef

Cook / Sous Chef

Lead with purpose. Cook with care. Help feed Hawaii's K?puna.

Location: Nursing Home Facility Oahu Pay: $21$22 per hour Paid weekly Schedule: SundayWednesday, 4:30 AM 1:00 PM Transportation: Must have reliable personal transportation

Are you an experienced cook who takes pride in quality, reliability, and meaningful work? Do you want a stable, consistent schedule - with weekly pay - while making a real impact in your community?

AlohaHP is seeking a dependable and motivated Cook / Sous Chef to join a respected long-term care facility on Oahu. This is more than just a kitchen job - it's a position of trust and service, where your meals support the health and dignity of Hawaii's elders.

As a Cook / Sous Chef, you'll be responsible for preparing nutritious meals, supporting daily kitchen operations, and helping lead the team in a clean, organized, and respectful culinary environment. You'll follow structured menus and serve residents who rely on consistency, care, and safety in every bite.

Key responsibilities include:

• Prepare and cook daily meals for breakfast and lunch based on pre-set menus
• Follow recipes, portion sizes, and health guidelines specific to the elderly population
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and temperature standards are strictly maintained
• Assist with food prep, inventory management, and equipment cleaning
• Communicate clearly with kitchen staff and dietary managers
• Assist during service with plating, timing, and kitchen coordination
• Label, store, and rotate food properly following all DOH and HACCP regulations
• Support residents with special dietary needs (diabetic, low sodium, puree, etc.)
• Maintain a clean, respectful, and efficient kitchen throughout your shift

This is a fast-paced, high-responsibility kitchen where your leadership and food safety skills matter.

Schedule & compensation:

• Work Days: Sunday through Wednesday
• Shift Time: 4:30 AM 1:00 PM
• Days Off: Thursday, Friday, Saturday
• Pay Rate: $21$22/hour, depending on experience
• Pay Frequency: Paid weekly every Friday

You'll never work nights or rotating shifts - just a consistent, early schedule with afternoons free.

What you need (pre-employment requirements):

• Current Food Handler's Card (ServSafe or equivalent)
• Valid TB Clearance (2-step TB test or Chest X-ray)
• Ability to pass a background check (State and federal-level screening)
• Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Reliable personal transportation to and from the facility

If you're missing any documentation but plan to obtain it soon, you can still apply - just let us know during the interview.

Transportation requirement:

This position starts early (4:30 AM), and the location is not reliably accessible by public transportation. Applicants must have their own dependable transportation and be able to arrive on time consistently.

Who we're looking for:

We want to meet candidates who are:

• Experienced in cooking in a commercial or healthcare kitchen
• Familiar with food safety, sanitation, and large-scale meal prep
• Able to lead and support kitchen teammates respectfully
• Punctual, dependable, and detail-oriented
• Physically able to work on their feet and lift food/equipment as needed
• Calm under pressure and confident in maintaining high cleanliness standards
• Eager to work with purpose - not just for a paycheck, but for people

Whether you've worked in restaurants, hospitals, school kitchens, or senior care homes - if you're ready for stable, meaningful work, we want to hear from you.

Why work with AlohaHP?

AlohaHP is Hawaii's trusted staffing partner for healthcare and hospitality employers. We offer:

• Paid weekly consistent income, every Friday
• Fixed schedule SundayWednesday, with long weekends off
• Supportive environment work with teammates who respect your work
• Career pathways opportunities to grow into lead roles or other healthcare positions
• Purpose-driven work you'll help feed and care for those who once cared for us

We believe in dignified work, steady pay, and jobs that make a difference.

Apply now your culinary career with purpose starts here.

Are you ready to use your cooking skills to serve others and grow in a dependable role? Then we want to hear from you.

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