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The Cook accurately and efficiently prepares, portions, cooks, and presents a wide variety of hot and cold food items for multiple meal periods, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special or catered events in a high-volume kitchen environment.

• Prepare, portion, and cook a variety of hot and cold menu items for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special or catered events.
• Set up and maintain food preparation stations, ensuring all ingredients and tools are ready and organized for service.
• Perform food preparation tasks such as mixing, chopping, slicing, steaming, grilling, and cold prep according to established standards.
• Follow recipes and production sheets to ensure consistency, quality, and proper portion control for all menu items.
• Operate and safely use all kitchen equipment, including ovens, grills, steamers, mixers, and other food production tools.
• Support tray line service by accurately plating and presenting meals in accordance with portion and presentation guidelines.
• Assist with catering and banquet cooking, including preparing large quantities of food and meeting event timelines.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work area by washing dishes, cleaning stations, and following proper cleaning procedures.
• Monitor inventory levels, assist with inventory control, and report shortages or needs to ensure continuous kitchen operations.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team to support smooth kitchen operations and timely meal service.
• Follow instructions from culinary leadership and adhere to all food safety, hygiene, and kitchen policies.

• Proven ability to perform both hot and cold food preparation in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to use knives safely and effectively for chopping, slicing, and other prep tasks.
• Experience cooking fish, chicken, and meat using various methods such as grilling, steaming, and roasting.
• Ability to follow recipes and production guidelines to maintain consistent quality and portion sizes.
• Capability to operate and use all standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Experience with food production for catering and banquet-style events.
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with kitchen staff.
• Ability to perform dishwashing and station cleaning tasks while maintaining sanitation standards.
• Basic understanding of inventory control and ability to assist in monitoring kitchen stock.

• Background in hospitality or institutional food service environments.
• Line cook or cook experience in a high-volume setting.
• Comfort working on tray lines and in large-scale food production operations.
• Banquet and catering cooking experience supporting events and special functions.
• Strong attention to detail in food presentation and portioning.
• Ability to work efficiently under time pressure and adapt to changing service demands.

This opportunity offers a clear path from contract to permanent employment, with the potential for promotion and a pay increase after meeting established hour requirements. The union environment supports fair workplace practices and provides structure and stability. You will work in a professional culinary setting where teamwork, skill development, and long-term growth are encouraged.

The role is based in a busy kitchen environment that supports daily meal service and special catered events. You will work with standard commercial kitchen equipment such as ovens, grills, steamers, mixers, and dishwashing stations, and handle both hot and cold food items throughout your shift. The setting is fast-paced and team-oriented, with an emphasis on cleanliness, safety, and efficient food production. Appropriate kitchen attire, including non-slip footwear and any required protective gear, is expected to ensure safety and compliance with food service standards.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Worth, TX.

The pay range for this position is $16.25 - $16.75/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Fort Worth,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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.