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Ohana Pacific Health

Dietary Aide

Kailua Kona, HI · On-site

$13.75 - $17.25/hr

Dietary Aide / Cook Assistant Join our team as a Dietary Aide with a $2,000 for full-time and $1,000 for part-time retention bonus! The company: We are Ohana Pacific Health. We positively impact ...

Ohana Pacific Health

Dietary Aide

Kapolei, HI · On-site

$14 - $17.50/hr

Dietary Aide / Cook Assistant Are you looking to work for mission driven and passionate warriors like yourself? Looking to grow within an organization? We are Ohana Pacific Health. We positively ...

Ohana Pacific Management Company, Inc.

Dietary Aide

Koloa, HI · On-site

$14.75 - $18.50/hr

The Position: We're looking for passionate Dietary Aide / Cook Assistant to create memories with our Kupuna by preparing, cooking, and serving delicious nutritional meals. Our Culinary/Cook team ...

Hale Kupuna Heritage Home

Dietary Aide

Koloa, HI · On-site

$20.10 - $20.86/hr

The Position: We're looking for passionate Dietary Aide / Cook Assistant to create memories with our Kupuna by preparing, cooking, and serving delicious nutritional meals. Our Culinary/Cook team ...

Hale O Meleana

ARCH Dietary Aide

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$20.10 - $20.86/hr

The Position: We're looking for passionate Culinary/Cook Assistants to create memories with our Kupuna by preparing, cooking, and serving delicious nutritional meals. Our Culinary/Cook team assists ...

A Catered Experience Inc

ACE Assistant Cook

Waipahu, HI · On-site

$16.25/hr

ACE Assistant Cook REPORTS TO: General Manager STATUS: Non-Exempt LOCATION: A Catered Experience POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Executive Chef, this position is primarily responsible for the ...

A Catered Experience

ACE Assistant Cook

Waipahu, HI · On-site

$16.25/hr

ACE Assistant Cook REPORTS TO: General Manager STATUS: Non-Exempt LOCATION: A Catered Experience POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Executive Chef, this position is primarily responsible for the ...

A Catered Experience Inc

ACE Assistant Cook

Waipahu, HI · On-site

$16.25/hr

ACE Assistant Cook REPORTS TO: General Manager STATUS: Non-Exempt LOCATION: A Catered Experience POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Executive Chef, this position is primarily responsible for the ...

Arancino

Pastry Cooks

Honolulu, HI

$22 - $24/hr

Join Our Team We're seeking a talented Pastry Cook to craft beautiful, delicious desserts that ... Monitor inventory of pastry ingredients and assist with ordering What We're Looking For * Previous ...

Arancino

Pastry Cooks

Honolulu, HI

$22 - $24/hr

Join Our Team We're seeking a talented Pastry Cook to craft beautiful, delicious desserts that ... Monitor inventory of pastry ingredients and assist with ordering What We're Looking For * Previous ...

The Kahala Hotel and Resort

Assistant Cook

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$28.92 - $36.15/hr

Prepares, cooks and serves food according to the hotel's standard recipes. Prepares all the prep work for soups, sauces, salads. Makes bread crumbs, grates cheese, chips shallots and garlic ...

The Kahala Hotel & Resort

Assistant Cook

Honolulu, HI

$28.92 - $36.15/hr

Pay Range: $28.92-$36.15/hourly compensation Assists in the preparation, cooking and serving of hot and cold food for the restaurants, room service, banquet or cafeteria according to The Kahala Hotel ...

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How much do cooks assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for cooks assistant in Hawaii is $15.99, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.38 and $17.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a cooks assistant?

Cooks Assistants, also known as kitchen assistants or prep cooks, support chefs and cooks in preparing food in commercial kitchens. Their duties typically include washing and chopping ingredients, cleaning workstations, organizing kitchen supplies, and sometimes assisting with basic cooking tasks. They play a crucial role in keeping the kitchen running smoothly and efficiently, ensuring that chefs have everything they need to prepare meals. This position is often an entry point into the culinary field and offers valuable hands-on experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a cooks assistant?

To thrive as a Cooks Assistant, you need a basic understanding of food preparation, kitchen safety, and sanitation practices, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, food handling certifications, and inventory systems is typically required. Strong teamwork, time management, and attention to detail are soft skills that help you excel in fast-paced kitchen environments. These skills and qualifications are vital for maintaining food quality, ensuring safety, and supporting the smooth operation of the kitchen.

What are some common challenges faced by a cooks assistant and how can they be overcome?

As a Cook's Assistant, you may face challenges such as working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks at once, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety. To overcome these challenges, it's important to stay organized, communicate effectively with the kitchen team, and be proactive in anticipating the needs of the cooks. Developing good time management skills and being adaptable to sudden changes in orders or priorities will also help you thrive in this role.

What is the difference between Cooks Assistant vs Kitchen Helper?

AspectCooks AssistantKitchen Helper
CredentialsMinimal; often no formal certificationMinimal; often no formal certification
Work EnvironmentCommercial kitchens, restaurants, cateringCommercial kitchens, restaurants, catering
Job RoleAssists cooks with food prep, cleaning, basic tasksSupports kitchen staff with cleaning, prep, and general support
Employer UsageCommonly used in hospitality and food serviceCommonly used in hospitality and food service

While both roles support kitchen operations, a Cooks Assistant typically performs more food preparation tasks under supervision, whereas a Kitchen Helper focuses on cleaning and general support. Both roles are entry-level and essential in maintaining efficient kitchen workflows.

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Infographic showing various Cooks Assistant job openings in Hawaii as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,257 per year, or $16 per hour.

Dietary Aide

Ohana Pacific Health

Kailua Kona, HI • On-site

$13.75 - $17.25/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Ohana Pacific Health rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Dietary Aide / Cook Assistant

Join our team as a Dietary Aide with a $2,000 for full-time and $1,000 for part-time retention bonus!

The company:

We are Ohana Pacific Health. We positively impact thousands of lives each year with the "Ohana Experience", an organizational culture based on excellence and genuine care.

  • Hawaii's largest, locally owned post-acute healthcare company.
  • Our vision is to transform how healthcare is provided throughout Hawaii.

The position:

We're looking for passionate Dietary Aide / Cook Assistant to create memories with our Kupuna by preparing, cooking, and serving delicious nutritional meals. Our Culinary/Cook team assists with:

  • Set up, wash dishes, and collect food trays for our guests as needed.
  • Under the direction of the Dietary Manager, the Dietary Aides / Cook Assistants support all activities in the department including kitchen and dining areas.
  • Responsible for the quality of meals served, quality of service provided, and compliance with special diets for our Kupuna.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Previous experience in Food Service or working with Kupuna preferred

The benefits:

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship Opportunities
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/401K match
  • Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
  • Mission driven Ohana & dedicated team culture
  • Competitive pay and benefits

Ohana Pacific Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal or state law. Learn more: EEO is the Law and EEO is the Law Supplement. Ohana Pacific Health participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more at: E-Verify

Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact our Talent Acquisitions team.

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