Start Your Day Making a Difference
Looking for a job that fits your life—not the other way around?
As a Preschool Kitchen Assistant with Kamaʻāina Kids, you'll help create one of the happiest parts of every child's day: mealtime. From preparing nutritious breakfasts and lunches to keeping the kitchen running smoothly, your work helps fuel learning, play, and growing minds.
Best of all, you'll enjoy a consistent weekday schedule with your afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays free.
Hawaii Kai
Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Monday–Friday
7:00 AM–12:30 PM
No afternoons
No evenings
No weekends
No holiday shifts
It's an ideal schedule for parents, retirees, students, or anyone looking for dependable part-time hours.
You'll work alongside teachers and staff who support one another and share a common goal—creating a safe, welcoming place where children can learn and thrive.
Healthy meals help children stay energized, focused, and ready to learn. Your work plays an important role in creating positive daily routines and caring for Hawaiʻi's keiki.
Enjoy a family-friendly kitchen environment with predictable hours, a steady pace, and no late-night shifts or hectic dinner service.
Prepare and serve catered breakfasts, lunches, and afternoon snacks.
Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and stocked.
Follow food safety and sanitation procedures.
Wash dishes and maintain kitchen equipment and supplies.
Help support classrooms with simple tasks when needed.
Pitch in wherever needed to help the preschool team succeed.
Is dependable and takes pride in doing quality work.
Enjoys staying organized and keeping things running smoothly.
Works well independently and as part of a team.
Likes being around young children.
Brings a positive attitude and a willingness to help wherever needed.
Previous kitchen or food service experience is helpful, but not required. If you're reliable, eager to learn, and enjoy working in a team environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Starting Pay: $17.00–$18.50 per hour
$500 New Hire Bonus
Eligible employees may also enjoy:
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Up to 75% Childcare Tuition Discounts
Paid Training
College Tuition Reimbursement
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays (eligible positions)
Professional development opportunities
And more!
We’re a local nonprofit serving Hawaiʻi’s families and keiki. Our team is built on care, connection, and the belief that every child—and every employee—matters.
If you’re looking for a consistent schedule, a positive team, and meaningful work, we’d love to meet you.
Aikahi Preschool | Kailua, Oʻahu
$17–$18.50/hour to start + $500 New Hire Bonus
Please indicate your location preferences on your online application.
*Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and reside in Hawai‘i (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.
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Kama‘aina Kids is a private, non-profit, multi-service organization dedicated to serving children and their families through quality childcare programs. Our services include, but are not limited to, preschool programs, before & afterschool programs, day camps, environmental education programs, enrichment programs, sports clinics, convention childcare and hotel programs.
Kama‘aina Kids is made up of several divisions employing approximately 1,000 employees and serving nearly 9,700 children and families daily. We are currently one of the largest childcare providers in the State of Hawaii.
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