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Job Title: Cook

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, and special or catered events. This role supports both day-to-day food service operations and high-volume catering or banquet functions, ensuring consistent quality, taste, and presentation while maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion, and cook a variety of hot and cold food items for breakfast, lunch, and special or catered events.
• Accurately follow recipes and production guidelines to ensure consistent quality, flavor, and presentation of all menu items.
• Perform hot food preparation tasks such as grilling, steaming, sautéing, baking, and roasting fish, chicken, meat, and other proteins.
• Perform cold food preparation tasks including mixing, chopping, slicing, and assembling salads, sandwiches, and other cold items.
• Set up, operate, and break down tray lines and service lines to support efficient meal service.
• Use knives and all kitchen equipment safely and effectively for food production and service.
• Support catering and banquet operations by preparing and presenting food for events in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Monitor inventory levels, assist with inventory control, and communicate product needs or shortages as required.
• Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment and ensure all items are properly cleaned, sanitized, and stored.
• Clean and maintain workstations, food preparation areas, and kitchen equipment to meet sanitation and safety standards.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team to ensure timely and efficient food production and service.
• Follow instructions from supervisors and adhere to all food safety, sanitation, and workplace policies.
• Assist with general kitchen duties as needed, including restocking, organizing, and supporting other team members during peak periods.

Essential Skills

• Proven ability to perform both hot and cold food preparation, including cooking fish, chicken, and meat.
• Strong knife skills with the ability to chop, slice, and portion ingredients safely and efficiently.
• Ability to follow recipes accurately and maintain consistent food quality and presentation.
• Experience using a variety of kitchen equipment, including grills, steamers, ovens, and other cooking tools.
• Demonstrated capability to work effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Experience with catering or banquet cooking and high-volume food production.
• Ability to perform dishwashing duties and maintain clean workstations and equipment.
• Basic inventory control skills, including monitoring stock and assisting with product rotation.
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with kitchen staff.
• Ability to follow instructions and adhere to food safety and sanitation standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality, food production, or similar culinary environments.
• Experience working on tray lines or in institutional or large-scale food service settings.
• Flexibility to support a variety of tasks, including line cooking, prep work, dishwashing, and catering support.
• Comfort working in a unionized environment and following established procedures and guidelines.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable, unionized workplace that offers clear opportunities for growth and advancement. After completing a set number of hours, you can transition from contract to hire and become eligible for promotion-based pay increases. The environment values teamwork, consistency, and professional development, giving you the chance to build your culinary skills while contributing to a well-organized and supportive kitchen operation.

Work Environment

This role is based in a professional kitchen environment that supports daily meal service and large-scale catered or banquet events. Standard shifts include a 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. schedule, with additional requirements during football weeks when games may require 10–12-hour shifts. There is also an available shift from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The kitchen operates at a fast pace and uses a full range of commercial cooking equipment, including grills, steamers, ovens, and dishwashing machines. Team members work closely together in a structured, union environment, with an emphasis on cleanliness, safety, and efficient food production. Appropriate kitchen attire, including non-slip footwear and protective gear as required, is expected to ensure a safe and professional workspace.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $16.25 - $17.10/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 Fort Worth,TX.

Application Deadline

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

About Aerotek

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.