Preschool Cook
Are you passionate about impacting the lives of children and families? Look no further! Exciting opportunities await you at Kama’aina Kids, recognized as one of Hawaii’s Top Workplaces.
Preschool Cook - Help Make a Difference for our Little Learners!
$500 New Hire Bonus • Monday, Wednesday, Friday (7a-12pm) • $20-25/hour
Great meals make great days—especially for little learners. Join Kama‘āina Kids in Kahului as a Preschool Cook and help nourish keiki with healthy, delicious meals that fuel play, growth, and discovery. If you love cooking and want your work to truly make a difference, this is your place.
Preschool Cook – Kahului Area
Kama'aina Kids in Kahului is currently seeking a Cook to help prepare and serve nutritious meals to our small preschool program. Bring your love of children and past experience in food preparation to our team of kind, caring staff! We will provide training & a supportive environment!
Monday, Wednesday, Friday • $20-$25/hour (DOE)
Why This Job Is Chef-Approved and Keiki-Loved:
- Meaningful Impact: Every meal you prepare helps children learn, laugh, and thrive.
- Supportive ‘Ohana: Join a warm, collaborative team that values kindness, teamwork, and aloha in everything we do.
- Balanced Schedule: Enjoy a consistent weekday routine—no nights, weekends, or holidays.
- Room to Grow: We provide training, tuition support, and childcare discounts to help you and your family thrive..
What You'll Do:
- Prepare and serve nutritious, USDA-compliant meals and snacks for preschool children.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment.
- Follow standardized menus and track meal counts accurately.
- Partner with staff to ensure mealtimes are smooth, joyful, and full of aloha.
The Perks of Cooking for Our Keiki:
- Weekdays only—nights, weekends, and holidays are yours to enjoy
- Support, growth & balance: Paid training, tuition help, childcare discounts, and more—all part of our award-winning workplace culture
- $500 New Hire Bonus!
- Visit our Career Site for full benefits info!
Who You Are:
- Someone who’s cooked for big groups—or just loves cooking with heart
- Reliable, organized, and energized by feeding little people and creating smiles
- Excited to learn and support young learners… even if you're new to professional kitchens
Schedule and Location:
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7a-12pm
- Ready to cook—with purpose? Apply now and bring joy to our ’ohana in every meal.
*Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and reside in Hawaii (Or have plans to relocate) to qualify.
Learn more:
Visit our Career Page!! (https://jobs.kamaainakids.com)
Kama’aina Kids is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences within our workforce ‘ohana.
- Division
- Preschool
- Role
- Prep Cook
- Locations
- Central Maui (Kahului / Wailuku)
Testimonials
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I am new and learning from the coworkers who've been here longer. They welcomed me right away and I feel part of this team. Everyone is friendly with each other and we laugh a lot.
J.D.
Group Leader
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Our center is a welcoming place, and all the staff have a good working relationship. I highly recommend this place to those who are looking for a job they'd want to at stay for years and years!
A.K.
Preschool Teacher
Central Maui (Kahului / Wailuku)
About Kamaaina Kids
Hawaiiʻs Enrichment & Education Professionals
A Non-profit Organization