Line Cook – Kabuki Hawaii

Location: Aiea, Hawaii
Job Type: Full-Time & Part-Time
Pay: Competitive, based on experience
Schedule: Early morning / Daytime shifts


Join the Kabuki Hawaii Team!


Kabuki Hawaii is looking for experienced, dependable, and hardworking Line Cooks to join our growing kitchen team!


Serving Hawaii since 1961, Kabuki is known for its traditional local-style Japanese food and okazuya favorites. We're looking for cooks who take pride in preparing quality food, work well with others, and can keep up with a fast-paced kitchen.


If you're a good cook with a strong work ethic and enjoy working as part of a team, we'd love to meet you!


Job Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes and standards
  
  
• Maintain consistent food quality, taste, presentation, and portion sizes
  
  
• Assist with daily food preparation and high-volume production
  
  
• Ensure food is prepared on time and ready for daily service
  
  
• Properly prepare, portion, and store ingredients
  
  
• Monitor food temperatures and maintain food safety standards
  
  
• Keep cooking stations clean, organized, and properly stocked
  
  
• Follow proper food rotation and FIFO procedures
  
  
• Minimize food waste while maintaining quality
  
  
• Assist with inventory and receiving deliveries when needed
  
  
• Clean and sanitize cooking equipment and work areas
  
  
• Work closely with other cooks and kitchen staff
  
  
• Assist with opening, closing, and general kitchen duties
  
  

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant cooking experience preferred
  
  
• Experience preparing local Hawaii, Japanese, or okazuya-style food is a plus
  
  
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen
  
  
• Good knife skills and basic cooking knowledge
  
  
• Dependable, punctual, and hardworking
  
  
• Able to follow recipes and instructions
  
  
• Strong attention to detail and food quality
  
  
• Willing to help coworkers and work as a team
  
  
• Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds
  
  
• Available for early morning shifts
  
  

What We're Looking For


We're looking for cooks who:

• Take pride in the food they prepare
  
  
• Show up on time and ready to work
  
  
• Work efficiently without constant supervision
  
  
• Maintain consistent portions and quality
  
  
• Keep their workstations clean and organized
  
  
• Have a positive attitude and respect their coworkers
  
  
• Are willing to learn and improve their skills
  
  

Why Work at Kabuki Hawaii?

• Competitive pay based on experience
  
  
• Full-time and part-time positions available
  
  
• Early morning and daytime hours – No late-night shifts
  
  
• Employee meal discounts
  
  
• Opportunities for advancement
  
  
• Stable, long-term employment opportunities
  
  
• Friendly, team-oriented workplace
  
  
• Opportunity to grow with an established Hawaii restaurant
  
  

Apply Today!


Kabuki Hawaii is entering an exciting new chapter, and we're looking for dependable cooks who want to grow with us.


If you're passionate about cooking, take pride in your work, and want to be part of a team serving generations of Hawaii families, we'd love to hear from you!


Apply today and join the Kabuki Hawaii team!