Prep Cook

Times Supermarket is a well-established grocery retail chain known for its commitment to quality food products and excellent customer service. Located at 1173 21st Ave in Honolulu, Hawaii, Times Supermarket operates various locations with a reputation for providing fresh, high-quality groceries and food service options to the local community. The company prides itself on creating a dynamic and engaging shopping experience, supported by a team of dedicated professionals focused on customer satisfaction and food quality.

This specific opportunity is for the position of Prep Cook within the Food Service Department at Times Supermarket, reporting directly to the Kitchen Manager. As a Prep Cook, you will be instrumental in assisting with the preparation of quality food products available for sale, ensuring that all food meets the store's high standards. This role is designed for those who thrive in a fast-paced food service environment, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to maintaining food safety and cleanliness.

The position offers a competitive starting wage of $16.50 per hour, with a slightly higher rate of $17.00 per hour at the Kailua location. Employment with Times Supermarket comes with a comprehensive benefits package aimed at supporting employee well-being and professional growth. Flexible work hours ensure a good work-life balance while employee discounts encourage culinary exploration and savings.

Additional benefits include 10 paid holidays (including two personal birthday days), a medical, vision, and dental insurance package, free life insurance, vacation and sick leave, voluntary insurance plans covering life, disability, cancer, and accidental scenarios, long-term disability coverage, matching 401(k) retirement plans, and management bonuses for qualifying positions.

The Prep Cook’s responsibilities encompass greeting customers courteously, assisting in the preparation and cooking of daily food items such as bentos, roasted meats, salads, sandwiches, and desserts. Monitoring food inventory and ordering supplies when necessary, maintaining food quality standards through regular temperature checks and pulling any food items that do not meet standards are critical to this role. The Prep Cook also ensures that the workstation remains clean and organized, complies with sanitizing procedures for dishes and tools, and completes other duties as assigned by management.

This role requires standing for extended periods and frequent walking within the department, with physical demands including carrying up to 60 pounds, pushing and pulling equipment, and performing repetitive hand and arm movements. Candidates must be able to operate kitchen equipment such as stoves, ovens, fryers, and slicers, and have the manual skills to slice, dice, and mince food items accurately.

Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to listen and follow directions independently are essential. Previous experience working with the public, time management skills, proper knife skills, and knowledge of different types of meats and fish will help candidates succeed in this fast-paced environment.

Working conditions include air-conditioned stores with exposure to heat while cooking and cold temperatures when retrieving items from chillers. The workplace is busy and fast-paced, ideal for motivated individuals who enjoy a dynamic food preparation setting. Applicants must be at least 18 years old to operate machinery safely.

Overall, this is an exceptional opportunity for anyone looking to start or further their career in food service within a respected supermarket brand that values its employees and provides extensive benefits and a supportive work environment.