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Kitchen Management Trainee

Down to Earth
Kailua, HI Full Time
POSTED ON 8/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/18/2026

Description
Down to Earth Organic & Natural has an opening for a full-time Kitchen Manager Trainee in our Deli department at our stores located within a region (Honolulu - King St & Kakaako, West - Aiea & Kapolei or Windward - Kailua) one of our stores. Willingness to learn and support and promote a healthy lifestyle is essential. This person will learn all stations and positions in our Delis to become trained to be able to fill a position of Assistant Deli Manager or Deli Manager of one of our Delis.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

  • At least 2 years' experience in food service
  • ServSafe certified or willing to attain within one year of being in the position
  • Knowledge of sanitary food handling and preparation techniques
  • Supervisory experience preferred
  • Knowledge of products and trends in the natural foods and conventional food service industry
  • Ability to read and analyze financial statements
  • Ability to handle multiple emands and follow through on commitments
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a variety of stakeholders including team members, suppliers, customers, and management
  • Experience serving the public
  • Friendly, courteous manner in dealing with a variety of situations and personalities
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English well
  • Experience and competence with Microsoft Office software
  • Must be able to work in stores on Oahu by region: Kapolei & Pearlridge, Honolulu & Kakaako or Kailua
  • Must be able to work flexible schedules

Benefits

Down to Earth offers a friendly, team-oriented work environment with great benefits including vacation, paid holidays, company-paid medical insurance, bonuses, a store discount, access to free nutritional supplements in our Wellness Dept, 401k and more. Some restrictions apply. See our website for more details: http://www.downtoearth.org/about-us/employment.Starting Pay See Why Our Team Members Love To Work Here: https://youtu.be/QpTJDvS-TbQ https://youtu.be/N6qJQgqkXUM

How to apply: Submit an electronic application at https://www.downtoearth.org/about-us/employment/apply.

It is not necessary to follow up on application submission. We will call applicants whose experience and background match with job requirements. *Applications are required for hiring. The fastest way to be considered for a position is to submit an application.*Down to Earth stores are also located in Kakaako, Kailua, Pearlridge, Kapolei, and Honolulu.

Please see our employment page for job opportunities at these other locations. Make this a career, we actively promote from within! "Being part of the Down to Earth Team is more than a job, it's a lifestyle. It's a great way to Love Life!"- Jashi D., Assistant Manager at DTE Kakaako.

We look forward to your application!

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Experience:

  • Retail Management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25

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