Cook

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Cook
Job Description

The cook performs a variety of food service production activities, such as pre-preparation and preparation of hot and cold foods for patient services, retail, and catering operations, following all dietary requirements. This role involves properly handling and storing food per applicable regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prep and prepare food items by cutting, chopping, slicing, dicing, pureeing, marinating, and more.
• Wash, peel, cut, and seed vegetables/fruits, along with weighing and measuring designated ingredients.
• Follow standardized recipes, utilizing various cooking techniques such as sautéing, broiling, braising, blanching, baking, grilling, deep fat frying, and steaming.
• Properly chill and store foods in designated areas, following all labeling, dating, food safety guidelines, and rotation procedures.
• Ensure compliance with special dietary requirements, nutritional restrictions, allergens, modified textures, and other special dietary needs.
• Clean kitchen equipment, appliances, and work areas to ensure conformance to the highest level of sanitation.
• Prepare and cook meals to order using a ticket system, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timely service.
• Perform line cook duties, including grilling, sautéing, baking, and assembling plates according to established standards.
• Serve food and interact courteously with patients and guests, answering basic questions and ensuring a positive dining experience.
• Provide customer service in a professional, friendly manner, maintaining a customer service-oriented approach at all times.
• Assist with tray line operations, assembling and organizing meal trays accurately and efficiently.
• Communicate with patients and staff in a respectful, clear, and helpful way when discussing meals or service needs.
• Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment, ensuring they are cleaned, sanitized, and properly stored.
• Perform general cleaning tasks, including wiping surfaces, cleaning equipment, and maintaining a neat and orderly kitchen.
• Sweep and mop floors regularly to maintain a safe and sanitary work area.
• Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines at all times to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Adapt quickly to changing needs in the kitchen and willingly assist with any task requested to support the team.
• Learn new processes and procedures quickly and apply them consistently in daily work.

Essential Skills

• Experience as a line cook, food prep, chef, or in food production and foodservice.
• Ability to prepare and cook meals to order using a ticket system.
• Proficiency in grilling, sautéing, baking, and assembling plates.
• Strong customer service skills with a friendly and professional demeanor.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation guidelines.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a hospital or similar healthcare environment is beneficial.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing needs and support the team effectively.

Why Work Here?

Working in a hospital environment provides opportunities for career advancement. Enjoy great benefits while contributing to a positive and supportive work culture.

Work Environment

The position is based in a hospital that offers a climate-controlled and clean environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Hazelwood, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $18.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hazelwood,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 5, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Company DescriptionWe know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.