Restaurant & Bakery Cook Part Time

Serves as a Cook in the Kitchen Department of the Hale Koa Hotel.
Local candidates will be reviewed first as PCS is not authorized. Help
Uses a full range of quantity cooking and baking procedures from the common or frequently used to the new or complex recipes.
Prepares a variety of meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, sauces, gravies, and baked goods (including cakes, cookies, pies, buns, biscuits and rolls) by following standardized recipes at different levels of difficulty. Plans and coordinates a variety of steps to ensure all items are ready for serving at the same time. Uses special or difficult recipes involving many steps, ingredients, or long preparation time to prepare menu items, e.g. creole shrimp, sweet and sour pork, spaghetti sauce. Examines all food for quality and freshness before preparation. Makes substitutions and adjustments in food preparation procedures and seasonings to make food more attractive and to improve taste. Makes modifications to recipes for ingredient quantities, number of servings, and size of equipment available. Monitors preparation of menu items by lower grade cooks and reviews menus and standardized recipes to ensure food items are made correctly. Cleans utensils and equipment after use, observes established safety procedures, and keeps the work area clean and tidy.
Skill to plan, coordinates, and time the sequences of steps needed to have menu items ready for serving at mealtime without overcooking or waste. Incumbent also applies skills necessary to overcome practical production problems, evaluate final food products, and initiate corrective action when an item does not meet established quality standards. Employee is skilled in the use of bakery tools and equipment, including powered machines. Knowledge of the characteristic of various raw and cooked foods in order to determine when raw materials are fresh and to judge the final product by its color, consistency, temperature, odor and taste. Broad knowledge of sanitation regulations and proper food protection procedures.
Incumbent works under the direction of supervisor who establishes written daily work assignments and who provides general instructions orally or in writing. Employee analyzes and corrects production problems independently and coordinates the cooking process for food items assigned directly. Coordinates the cooking of items prepared by other cooks at one or more work centers. Within the framework of accepted methods, recipes and established procedures, the employee makes decisions regarding recipe adjustments for the number of servings and size of equipment to use. Incumbent decides when food items are done and on occasions, recommends changes or adjustments in recipes for improvement of flavor, texture, and appearance. May work alone in cooking small quantities, e.g., later suppers for a few persons, or in cooking breakfast, or in baking items. Work is subject to spot checks by supervisor for compliance with instructions and emergency changes, established work methods, accepted cooking practices, for quality flavor, appearance of prepared foods and sanitary requirements, and proper use of food service equipment.
utensils or containers of food. Occasional lifting of over 50 pounds with assistance of lifting devices or other workers, e.g., Kitchens are often uncomfortably warm and noisy. There is danger of falling on floors that have been freshly mopped or where food has been spilled. There is some danger of burns from steam or hot foods and cuts from knives and electrical utensils, and machines. Exposed to extremes in temperatures when entering walk-in refrigerators from a warm kitchen. Help
Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required upon appointment
Must be able to work weekdays, weekends, holidays and various hours of the day and week when required.
A minimum of 1 year work experience directly related to the duties described above, that included skill in working with professional kitchen appliances and equipment. Be able to communicate (verbal and written) in English.
A minimum of 1 - 3 years of cooking experience in a high volume hotel, restaurant, or similar food service setting, that included skill in working with professional kitchen appliances and equipment.
Ability to support large-volume functions for both a la carte and catering operations
Knowledge of food safety, foodborne illnesses, and proper storage methods for hot and cold food items.
This job is open to candidates who live in this commuting area (the Island of Oahu). If you reside outside of the local commuting area, relocation costs will be at your expense.

Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based upon a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

FWS employees earn overtime pay for working more than 8 hours in a day or more than 40 hours in a week - whichever gives the employee more benefit. Regular full-time, regular part-time, and regularly scheduled flexible employees may receive Sunday premium pay for working on Sundays. Before you apply, take a moment to explore our Applicant Information Kit - Your go-to guide for understanding our hiring process and making your application stand out.
After you apply, your application remains valid for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise.
Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities: Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT. Help
Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you'll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense's overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement. As an Army NAF employee, you'll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities.
Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. NAF flexible employees, working in the United States or a U.S. citizen or spouse or child of a U.S. citizen working for a NAFI in a foreign area, are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance.