Preschool Cook

Overview

Preschool Cook – Pearl City

$500 New Hire Bonus

Part-Time

Because feeding keiki is professional work rooted in care—not a dinner rush.

You’ve cooked  understand food safety, routines, and consistency. You know how to run a kitchen without chaos. 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 restaurant line cook role. There’s no ticket rail, no late nights, and no rush service. But this is a professional kitchen role. We’re looking for cooks with commercial or institutional kitchen experience who understand:

• Cooking in quantity
• Following standardized menus and nutrition guidelines
• Maintaining food safety and sanitation standards
• Working independently and keeping a kitchen inspection-ready

If you’ve worked in:

• Schools or childcare centers
• Catering or banquet kitchens
• Hotels, resorts, or military kitchens
• Senior living or healthcare food service
• Any commercial or institutional kitchen

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

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.

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

This position is a great fit if you are:

• Experienced in a commercial or institutional kitchen
• Comfortable cooking in volume and following set menus
• Organized, dependable, and food-safety focused
• Looking for stable, meaningful work with a consistent routine
• Interested in stepping away from high-pressure kitchen environments

You don’t need restaurant credentials—you need professional kitchen experience, consistency, and care.

• 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

• 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

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.

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  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.