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King's Hawaiian

Bakery Production Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $95,000.00 - $135,000.00
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Life insurance
Disability insurance

Job Description

King's Hawaiian is a renowned family-owned bakery business that has been a part of American homes since 1950. Founded by Robert Taira in Hilo, a small town on the Big Island of Hawaii, the company embraces the spirit of 'ohana, the Hawaiian word for family. This deeply rooted value reflects the company’s commitment to inclusivity, respect, and care for its employees, customers, and communities it serves. Over the past seventy-plus years, King’s Hawaiian has grown into a beloved brand known for its delicious bakery products infused with rich Hawaiian flavors, while maintaining strong family values and fostering a nurturing workplace... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 3-5 years as a bakery production chef in a similar hospitality role
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills including conversational Spanish
  • Ability to manage teams and maintain customer relationships
  • Comfortable adapting to changing needs and environments
  • Dedication to hospitality with ability to work long hours including nights, weekends, holidays, and physically demanding shifts
  • Proficient with systems such as pars, ordering, inventory, vendor management, and maintenance
  • High school diploma or GED

Job Qualifications

  • Model King's Hawaiian values and aloha service
  • Own bakery kitchen success through leadership and accountability
  • Ensure operational excellence and quality control
  • Build and develop a strong team culture focused on growth
  • Collaborate across divisions to increase brand visibility and sales
  • Maintain efficient systems and compliance
  • Lead strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting
  • Partner with marketing for campaign content

Job Duties

  • Model King's Hawaiian values including excellence, dignity, courage, and effective communication
  • Demonstrate strong understanding and execution of Hawaiian flavors in bakery goods
  • Innovate and cost out new seasonal dishes including training and rollout
  • Take full ownership of bakery and kitchen success, driving initiatives and holding team accountable
  • Lead flawless execution of kitchen operations ensuring quality and consistency
  • Establish and develop a transparent, growth-oriented kitchen culture
  • Collaborate with other divisions to enhance 'ohana culture, sales, and scheduling
  • Build and maintain digital and operational systems ensuring compliance
  • Support strategic planning including budgeting and forecasting
  • Partner with marketing to provide bakery content for brand campaigns

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location