Food & Beverage Jobs in Hawaii with F-1 OPT Sponsorship
Food and beverage F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Hawaii are concentrated around Honolulu's hospitality and tourism sector, with employers like Dole Food Company, Hawaii's major hotel food and beverage operations, and local restaurant groups regularly hiring international students. Oahu accounts for the majority of openings, though Maui's resort corridor also draws consistent demand for production, culinary, and operations talent.
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Location: CENTER FOR AGING COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER - 58945001
Workdays/shifts: Mornings - varying days. More details will be provided during the interview process.
Employment Type: Full-time
Pay Range: $26.05 per hour - $26.05 per hour
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way.
What You’ll Do: As a Cook II at Sodexo, you are a team player and food waste reducer. You’ll prepare and create nutritious dishes while putting customer service at the heart of everything you do. Your passion for food and warm smile will make a positive impact and brighten the day of those you serve.
Responsibilities include:
- Accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and/or cold food items for various meal periods, may include Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Special/Catered Events.
- Read and follow basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing various food items.
- May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill station.
- May support management in the daily oversight of key functions and employees during the normal course of business.
- Attends work and shows for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity.
- Other duties may be assigned and can differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.
What You Bring:
- Successful candidates will be team-oriented, adaptable, reliable, and nurturers of a healthy/safe working environment for all.
- 3 – 4 years of related work experience preferred.
What We Offer:
- Flexible and supportive work environment, so you can be home for life’s important moments.
- Access to ongoing training/development and advancement opportunities to turn your job into a career.
- Full array of benefits that support you and your family’s wellbeing, including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401k, discount programs, and more.
- In addition to Sodexo’s standard, some locations may offer additional site-specific benefits, including free “shift” meals (and/or allowances/per diems), uniforms, safety shoes, public transportation support and/or parking.
Overall, Sodexo strives to offer comprehensive summaries of our benefits packages and detailed descriptions of the positions candidates are applying for. However, due to the contractual nature of our business, some job duties and employee benefits may vary based on the unit/work location. We encourage you to discuss any questions about Sodexo’s benefit offerings during the interview process.
Who we are:
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.
Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Should you need assistance with the online application process, please complete this form.
Cook II
Location: CENTER FOR AGING COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER - 58945001
Workdays/shifts: Mornings - varying days. More details will be provided during the interview process.
Employment Type: Full-time
Pay Range: $26.05 per hour - $26.05 per hour
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way.
What You’ll Do: As a Cook II at Sodexo, you are a team player and food waste reducer. You’ll prepare and create nutritious dishes while putting customer service at the heart of everything you do. Your passion for food and warm smile will make a positive impact and brighten the day of those you serve.
Responsibilities include:
- Accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and/or cold food items for various meal periods, may include Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Special/Catered Events.
- Read and follow basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing various food items.
- May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill station.
- May support management in the daily oversight of key functions and employees during the normal course of business.
- Attends work and shows for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity.
- Other duties may be assigned and can differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.
What You Bring:
- Successful candidates will be team-oriented, adaptable, reliable, and nurturers of a healthy/safe working environment for all.
- 3 – 4 years of related work experience preferred.
What We Offer:
- Flexible and supportive work environment, so you can be home for life’s important moments.
- Access to ongoing training/development and advancement opportunities to turn your job into a career.
- Full array of benefits that support you and your family’s wellbeing, including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401k, discount programs, and more.
- In addition to Sodexo’s standard, some locations may offer additional site-specific benefits, including free “shift” meals (and/or allowances/per diems), uniforms, safety shoes, public transportation support and/or parking.
Overall, Sodexo strives to offer comprehensive summaries of our benefits packages and detailed descriptions of the positions candidates are applying for. However, due to the contractual nature of our business, some job duties and employee benefits may vary based on the unit/work location. We encourage you to discuss any questions about Sodexo’s benefit offerings during the interview process.
Who we are:
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.
Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Should you need assistance with the online application process, please complete this form.
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Which food and beverage companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in Hawaii?
Hawaii's F-1 OPT sponsorship activity in food and beverage is driven largely by hospitality-adjacent employers. Large hotel groups operating in Waikiki and Maui resort areas, Dole Food Company, and regional food distributors have historically hired international students. Smaller craft beverage producers and specialty food manufacturers on Oahu and the Big Island also participate, though sponsorship capacity varies significantly by company size and hiring volume.
Which cities in Hawaii have the most food and beverage F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Honolulu on Oahu concentrates the majority of food and beverage F-1 OPT opportunities, given its density of hotels, restaurants, food production facilities, and distribution operations. Kahului on Maui is a secondary hub, supported by resort corridor demand. Hilo on the Big Island has a smaller but growing food manufacturing presence, particularly around agricultural processing, specialty coffee, and macadamia nut production.
What types of food and beverage roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship in Hawaii?
Roles that require a degree-level background tend to qualify most reliably under F-1 OPT. These include food science and quality assurance positions, supply chain and procurement roles, food production management, culinary operations management, and nutrition-related positions within hospitality groups. Front-of-house or hourly service roles generally do not align with OPT's degree-relatedness requirement, which USCIS expects students to document when working in their authorized field.
How do I find food and beverage F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Hawaii?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students searching for F-1 OPT sponsorship roles and filters jobs by visa type and industry, making it straightforward to surface food and beverage openings in Hawaii without sorting through employers who don't sponsor. Searching on Migrate Mate lets you focus on companies that have a documented pattern of hiring OPT candidates in Hawaii's food and beverage sector, saving significant time in your search.
Are there state-specific or industry-specific considerations for F-1 OPT sponsorship in food and beverage in Hawaii?
Hawaii's geographic isolation affects food and beverage hiring in ways that matter for OPT candidates. Many roles involve supply chain complexity unique to island logistics, which can make degree-related experience in operations or distribution more valuable to employers here than on the mainland. Additionally, Hawaii's strong agriculture sector, including specialty crops and aquaculture, creates OPT-eligible opportunities in food science and agricultural processing that are less common in other states. Students should confirm each role's degree-relatedness before accepting an offer.
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