2027 Culinary Summer Associate

About the job

First Hawaiian Bank invites passionate and driven high school and college students to apply for our 2027 Summer Associate Program in our Food Services Department!

Application deadline: January 31, 2027

Compensation: The hourly salary for this role is $18.00/hr.

Location: Honolulu, Hawaii

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 6:00AM - 3:30PM (hours may vary)

Responsibilities

As a Culinary Summer Associate, you’ll embark on an immersive journey within the culinary world in a premiere setting and gain invaluable insight working on hands-on assignments and projects that provides you a first-hand experience in the operations within the Food Services Department. Throughout the program you’ll network with bank leaders, participate in leadership and financial wellness workshops, team building activities, and take part in a community service project that reflects our commitment to giving back. This is your chance to kickstart your culinary career in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong interest in exploring a career in Culinary, Food Services or Hospitality
• Culinary or restaurant experience a plus
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Products
• Demonstrated leadership in a school or community organization
• A willingness to cooperate collaboratively and work independently on your own initiative
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates personal accountability and proven reliability
• Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal communication
• High standard of professionalism and ability to handle confidential information

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 598
• Job Category: Enterprise-wide Services
• Posting Date: 2026-11-13
• Apply Before: 2027-02-01
• Job Schedule: Part time
• Locations: 999 Bishop Street, Honolulu, HI, 96813, US
• Pay Range: $18.00/hour