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Palolo Chinese Home

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Cook Helper

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$18 - $21/hr

Job Summary: Join our team at Palolo Chinese Home as a Full Time Cook Helper in our onsite kitchen in beautiful Honolulu, HI. As a Cook Helper, you will have the exciting opportunity to work ...

Aegis Living

Cook (Chinese Speaking)

Fremont, CA

$24 - $26/hr

Aegis Gardens in Fremont is looking for a Cook to provide quality meals and care to our senior residents. Must be fluent in Chinese! What We Offer: * Defined Growth Opportunities * Flexible Schedules

Aegis Living

Cook (Chinese Speaking)

Fremont, CA

$26/hr

Aegis Gardens in Fremont is looking for a Cook to provide quality meals and care to our senior residents. Must be fluent in Chinese! What We Offer: * Defined Growth Opportunities * Flexible Schedules

Aegis Living

Cook (Chinese Speaking)

Fremont, CA · On-site

$24 - $26/hr

Aegis Gardens in Fremont is looking for a Cook to provide quality meals and care to our senior residents. Must be fluent in Chinese! What We Offer: * Defined Growth Opportunities * Flexible Schedules

Fortune Casinos

Casino Cook-Chinese-Renton**

Renton, WA · On-site

$22 - $23/hr

Must have prior restaurant experience preparing and cooking Chinese foods according to house recipes. The ideal candidate will be skilled using grills, fryers, and other restaurant equipment.

Baltimore Chef Shop LLC

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Culinary Instructor

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$30 - $36/hr

Candidates should be familiar with a variety of culinary approaches ranging from basic knife skills, to sausage making, to regional French cooking, regional Chinese cooking and more. Candidates ...

Compass Group

EXECUTIVE CHEF- CHINESE CUISINE

Miami, FL · On-site

$95K - $125K/yr

Strong technical foundation in wok cooking, sauce development, and traditional Chinese preparation methods * High volume production and catering experience is essential * Previous experience managing ...

Compass Group

EXECUTIVE CHEF- CHINESE CUISINE

Miami, FL · On-site

$95K - $125K/yr

Strong technical foundation in wok cooking, sauce development, and traditional Chinese preparation methods * High volume production and catering experience is essential * Previous experience managing ...

Compass Group

EXECUTIVE CHEF- CHINESE CUISINE

Miami, FL

$95K - $125K/yr

Strong technical foundation in wok cooking, sauce development, and traditional Chinese preparation methods * High volume production and catering experience is essential * Previous experience managing ...

Baltimore Chef Shop LLC

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Culinary Instructor

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$30 - $36/hr

Candidates should be familiar with a variety of culinary approaches ranging from basic knife skills, to sausage making, to regional French cooking, regional Chinese cooking and more. Candidates ...

Palolo Chinese Home

Cook Helper

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$18 - $21/hr

Job Summary: Join our team at Palolo Chinese Home as a Full Time Cook Helper in our onsite kitchen in beautiful Honolulu, HI. As a Cook Helper, you will have the exciting opportunity to work ...

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Pick Up Stix Wok Cook

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$15 - $16/hr

Must have 1-2 years of Chinese cooking experience. * Must have worked as a Pick Up Stix Cook. * Ability to train, develop and motivate all staff. * Must pass all required tests for this position.

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Pick Up Stix Wok Cook

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$15 - $16/hr

Must have 1-2 years of Chinese cooking experience. * Must have worked as a Pick Up Stix Cook. * Ability to train, develop and motivate all staff. * Must pass all required tests for this position.

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Pick Up Stix Wok Cook

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

Must have 1-2 years of Chinese cooking experience. * Must have worked as a Pick Up Stix Cook. * Ability to train, develop and motivate all staff. * Must pass all required tests for this position.

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Pick Up Stix Wok Cook

Las Vegas, NV

$13.50 - $18/hr

Must have 1-2 years of Chinese cooking experience. * Must have worked as a Pick Up Stix Cook. * Ability to train, develop and motivate all staff. * Must pass all required tests for this position.

Chinese Tuxedo

Line Cook

New York, NY

$21 - $24/hr

Chinese Tuxedo is an award-winning contemporary Chinese restaurant located within a 19th Century opera house on Manhattan's Chinatown historic Doyers St. Having opened in 2016 to packed dining rooms ...

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Pick Up Stix Wok Cook

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$13.50 - $18/hr

Must have 1-2 years of Chinese cooking experience. * Must have worked as a Pick Up Stix Cook. * Ability to train, develop and motivate all staff. * Must pass all required tests for this position.

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Pick Up Stix Wok Cook

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$15 - $16/hr

Must have 1-2 years of Chinese cooking experience. * Must have worked as a Pick Up Stix Cook. * Ability to train, develop and motivate all staff. * Must pass all required tests for this position.

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To thrive as a Chinese Chef, you need expertise in traditional Chinese culinary techniques, knife skills, ingredient selection, and often a culinary degree or apprenticeship in Chinese cuisine. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, woks, steamers, and food safety certifications are typically required. Creativity, attention to detail, time management, and strong communication help set exceptional chefs apart. These skills ensure authentic, high-quality dishes are prepared efficiently and safely, delighting customers and maintaining a restaurant’s reputation.

What are some common challenges faced by Chinese cooking professionals in a restaurant setting?

Chinese cooking professionals often face challenges such as maintaining consistency in flavor and presentation across high volumes of orders, especially during peak hours. Adapting traditional recipes to suit diverse customer preferences while preserving authenticity can also be demanding. Additionally, working efficiently as part of a fast-paced kitchen team and managing multiple cooking techniques—like stir-frying, steaming, and deep-frying—requires strong time management and communication skills.

What is Chinese cooking?

Chinese cooking refers to the culinary traditions and techniques originating from China, characterized by a rich diversity of flavors, ingredients, and styles. It often features ingredients like rice, noodles, vegetables, tofu, and various meats, with common seasonings including soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil. Popular cooking methods include stir-frying, steaming, deep-frying, and braising. Regional cuisines, such as Cantonese, Sichuan, and Hunan, each have their unique dishes and flavor profiles. Chinese cooking emphasizes balance in taste, texture, and color, making it both flavorful and visually appealing.

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Required CredentialsCooking certifications, culinary training in Chinese cuisineSushi-making certifications, culinary training in Japanese cuisine
Work EnvironmentRestaurants, catering, food stalls specializing in Chinese dishesSushi bars, Japanese restaurants, seafood-focused establishments
Industry UsageCommon in Chinese restaurants worldwideCommon in Japanese restaurants and sushi bars globally
Search & Comparison IntentPeople interested in Chinese cuisine or culinary careers in Chinese foodPeople interested in Japanese cuisine or sushi preparation careers

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Cook Helper

Cook Helper

Palolo Chinese Home

Honolulu, HI • On-site

$18 - $21/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

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Job Summary:

Join our team at Palolo Chinese Home as a Full Time Cook Helper in our onsite kitchen in beautiful Honolulu, HI. As a Cook Helper, you will have the exciting opportunity to work alongside our skilled culinary team and assist in preparing delicious cuisine. You will have the chance to learn from experienced chefs and contribute to the creation of exceptional dishes. By assisting with food preparation, ensuring the kitchen is clean and organized, and supporting the team in various tasks, you will play a vital role in delivering excellent dining experiences to our residents.


Starting Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 - Based on experience and skillset.


Benefits:

  • Medical Insurance (including Drug, Vision, and Dental coverage)
  • 401K (We offer a 4% matching contribution, with Traditional and Roth 401K options)
  • 10 paid holidays per year
  • 10 days of paid vacation, with increases at 4yrs and 7 yrs of service
  • 10 days of paid sick leave
  • Employee referral Bonus
  • Discounted employee Meals
  • Free on-site and street parking
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • AFLAC supplemental insurance


Responsibilities:

  • Preparing food ingredients in accordance with regulatory agency requirements.
  • Utilizing kitchen equipment safely and efficiently to cook meals.
  • Following recipes to prepare food that meets nutritional requirements.
  • Reviewing menus for improvements.
  • Assembling food supplies and equipment.
  • Labeling, dating, and appropriately storing food items.
  • Maintain sanitary conditions in the kitchen.


Qualifications:

  • Strong knowledge of food preparation.
  • At least six months of experience as a cook helper, dietary aide, or other food production position.
  • Knowledge of proper knife handling skills, temperature control, and kitchen sanitation.
  • Ability to perform simple math calculations for portioning and measuring ingredients.
  • Ability to communicate in English to follow recipes, instructions, and production logs.
  • Previous experience in a healthcare facility is helpful but not required.

Company Description

A Legacy of Caring, A Promise for the Future
For 130 years, Palolo Chinese Home has provided care excellence to seniors and their families. Originally founded to help Hawaiʻi’s elderly Chinese immigrant workers in need of care as the plantations closed, today we provide a vibrant continuum of services to support seniors of all ethnicities throughout our community.
Our promise—Better Care. Better Lives.—guides everything we do, from skilled nursing and rehab to senior day care and in-home services across Oʻahu. Supported by our values of Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Benevolence and Excellence (TRIBE), we treat every resident and senior we serve as ʻohana.