Royal Kona Resort Hiring for Assistant Cook Job at Kailua Kona, HI Full Time

Become an integral member of our ‘ohana and create memorable guest experiences which make Royal Kona Resort the first choice for guests visiting the beautiful Kona coast! As a member of this family-owned and operated resort, you will help each guest feel like family and will work alongside a diverse and dedicated team who share Aloha with our guests each day.

The Assistant Cook creates exceptional dining experiences by assisting the culinary team in preparation of quality food expressions.

The role of Assistant Cook can provide you with:

· The opportunity to make direct impact on the guest experience.

· The opportunity to develop culinary skillset through on-the-job training.

A typical shift for Assistant Cook may include the following responsibilities:

· Assist with the preparation, cooking, and plating of food items in accordance with food safety and sanitation guidelines.

· Maintaining a clean workstation throughout service, and engaging in proper break down and clean up at the conclusion of service.

· Perform other tasks as assigned to support food service operations, including buffet running.

Royal Kona Resort might be a great match for you if:

· You are seeking a fast-paced environment with high business volume that provides the opportunity to be in continuous motion.

· Providing personal and prompt guest service is a passion of yours—hospitality is our life!

· You enjoy interacting with diverse people; our guests originate from all over the world and our employees are just as diverse.

· You do not shy away from resolving problems and like the challenge of turning potential issues into enjoyable experiences.

The ideal candidate previous professional cooking experience with the ability to handle high volume and fast-paced service. Previous experience in a hotel kitchen is strongly preferred.

The ideal candidate will also possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

· The ability to speak, read and write proficiently in the English language.

· The ability to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

· The ability to engage in considerable physical activity on a continuous basis including traversing and holding fixed positions for prolonged periods.

· The ability to work in varied environments including heat and cold.

· The ability to effectively multi-task and maintain a productive pace, to support a high volume of food and beverage operations.

· Working knowledge of cleaning chemicals and safe handling procedures.

· TB test results required.

· ServSafe certification preferred.

· As a condition of employment, candidate must be able to satisfy all pre-employment screening, such as criminal background check, drug screening and personal and professional references.

Royal Kona Resort offers a competitive benefit package including the following benefits: medical, drug dental and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents; paid leave accrual benefits; observed holiday benefits; life insurance options; and retirement savings plan participation. All benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.

This position does not offer relocation assistance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,200.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Bar
• Casual dining restaurant

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Royal Kona Resort has adopted policies and procedures aligned with the guidelines from the Center of Disease Control for minimizing exposure and spread of COVID-19 in the workplace.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kailua-Kona, HI 96740: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• cooking: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)
• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location