Preschool Cook – Pearl City

$500 New Hire Bonus • Part-Time

Because the meals you serve help build Hawaiʻi’s future.

You’ve worked in food service.
You understand food safety and sanitation.
You know how to keep things organized, stocked, and running smoothly.

If you’re looking for predictable hours, meaningful work, and a calmer pace than restaurants or catering—this role may be exactly what you’ve been missing.

Let’s Be Clear (Because the Right Experience Matters)

This is not a chef or scratch-cooking position.
There’s no recipe development.
No complex prep work.
No ticket rail.

This is a meal service and kitchen support role in a preschool setting.

We’re looking for someone with food service experience who understands:

• Safe food handling

• Portioning and serving meals

• Maintaining sanitation standards

• Keeping a kitchen clean, stocked, and inspection-ready

• Following established menus and procedures

If you’ve worked in:

• School cafeterias

• Fast casual or quick-service restaurants

• Hospital or senior living dining

• Catering support roles

• Any commercial food service setting

—you likely have the background we’re looking for.

What This Role Is Really About

As a Preschool Cook, you are part of the care team.
The meals you prepare support children’s growth, learning, and lifelong healthy habits.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Preparing and serving meals and snacks for preschool-aged children

• Following established menus, nutrition guidelines, and food safety standards

• Maintaining a clean, organized, and inspection-ready kitchen

• Managing your time independently and efficiently

• Supporting a respectful, calm, and child-centered environment

Training is provided for our systems and menus—you bring the professional kitchen foundation and reliability.

Schedule & Location

Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

✔ No evenings
✔ No weekends
✔ Predictable weekday schedule
✔ Afternoons free for family, appointments, or personal time

This role works around life—not the other way around.

Now Hiring At:

• Pearl City Preschool

Who Thrives in This Role

This position is a great fit if you are:

• Experienced in food service (not necessarily a chef)

• Comfortable serving meals in a structured environment

• Organized and dependable

• Focused on cleanliness and safety

• Looking for steady, meaningful work with a consistent routine

• Interested in stepping away from high-pressure kitchen environments

You don’t need culinary school or fine-dining experience—you need reliability, care, and food service fundamentals.

Why Join Kama‘āina Kids

• Top Workplace – 5 years running

• Mission-driven, local nonprofit serving Hawaiʻi’s families

• Structured expectations and supportive leadership

• Training and onboarding provided

• Benefits available even for part-time roles

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Pay: $20–$25/hour

• $500 Sign-On Bonus

• College Tuition Reimbursement

• Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Childcare Discounts (50–75% off!)

• Paid Time Off & Holidays (Yes—your birthday is a holiday 🎉)

• And more! Visit our Career Page for full details

The Bottom Line

If you’re a professional cook who values purpose, routine, and a well-run kitchen, this is more than a job.
It’s work that matters—to children, families, and the community.

Apply today and help nourish Hawaiʻi’s keiki—one meal at a time.

Why Kama‘āina Kids?

We’re Hawaiʻi’s largest locally owned nonprofit childcare provider, proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for five years running. Our mission is to enrich the lives of children and families—and we support our staff with training, stability, and aloha.

Preschools located on O‘ahu and Maui
School-age programs on Kaua‘i, Big Island, O‘ahu, and Maui

Please indicate location preferences on your application.
Visit kamaainakids.com for more information.

*Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and reside in Hawaiʻi (or have plans to relocate).

Kama‘āina Kids is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences within our workforce ‘ohana.