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Job Description: Line Cook – Limelight Hawaii

Position Title: Line Cook
Department: Culinary – Limelight Hawaii
Hourly Rate: $20.00 hour
Reports To: Executive Chef and Sous Chef

Position Overview

Limelight Hawaii is a premier entertainment and dining venue in Honolulu, offering signature cocktails, à la carte dinner service, and full banquet events for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We are seeking skilled and motivated Line Cooks to prepare high-quality dishes with consistency, speed, and creativity across multiple service formats. This role is essential to delivering exceptional culinary experiences that complement both intimate dining and large-scale events.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items for:
  • À la carte dinner service
  • Cocktail and lounge service (small plates, pupus, appetizers)
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner banquet events
  • Daily lunch service for groups and individuals
• Follow recipes and presentation standards as directed by the Executive Chef.
• Set up and stock stations with necessary supplies and ingredients.
• Ensure all food is prepared in a timely manner, maintaining portion control and quality standards.
• Collaborate with fellow line cooks, prep cooks, and chefs to ensure smooth service during peak periods.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations, ensuring compliance with DOH and company sanitation guidelines.
• Assist with inventory rotation, labeling, and storage to minimize waste and ensure freshness.
• Adapt to special menus, themed events, and banquet service requirements.
• Support the culinary team in menu tastings, new dish rollouts, and seasonal offerings.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a line cook in a restaurant, hotel, or banquet setting preferred.
• Solid knowledge of kitchen equipment, cooking techniques, and food safety standards.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.
• Culinary school training or certification is a plus but not required.
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs., stand for extended periods, and work in a hot, fast-moving kitchen environment.
• Flexible schedule with availability for mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Core Competencies

• Consistency: Delivers high-quality dishes with precision and reliability.
• Efficiency: Maintains speed and accuracy during high-volume service.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with the culinary team to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Adaptability: Adjusts quickly between à la carte, banquet, and event service needs.
• Culinary Passion: Brings creativity and enthusiasm to food preparation and presentation.

Opportunities

As part of the opening team at Limelight Hawaii, line cooks will contribute to building a dynamic and versatile culinary program that showcases both island flavors and global influences. This role offers exposure to high-profile events, themed entertainment nights, and banquet service, creating opportunities for growth within the Roberts Hawaii culinary and hospitality division.

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