Hospital Cook Jobs in Portland, OR (NOW HIRING)

This role supports daily kitchen operations by assisting with meal preparation, managing inventory and storage, coordinating schedules for the cooking team, and collaborating closely with the lead cook. The cook also works with local food banks to distribute surplus food and uses basic computer skills to document inventory needs and issues.

• Assist with daily meal preparation, including food prep, cooking, and plating as needed.
• Support batch cooking activities to ensure meals are prepared efficiently and on schedule.
• Assist in inventorying and storing incoming food, supplies, and related materials.
• Ensure all food storage areas remain clean, organized, and properly arranged according to safety and hygiene standards.
• Move and lift stock, ingredients, and equipment as necessary, including items weighing up to 30 lbs.
• Help schedule the cooking team and communicate schedule details clearly and in a timely manner.
• Work directly with the lead cook to support menu execution, kitchen organization, and daily priorities.
• Coordinate with food banks to manage any leftover food that may not be used, helping to minimize waste.
• Order products and supplies needed for inventory and maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Utilize a computer to document inventory issues, update records, and support basic kitchen administration.
• Assist with dishwashing, cleaning, and general kitchen sanitation to maintain a safe and orderly work area.

• Proven experience as a cook, line cook, or in a similar kitchen role.
• Hands-on experience with food preparation and batch cooking.
• Ability to perform dishwashing and cleaning tasks in a busy kitchen environment.
• Basic computer skills to document and track inventory issues.
• Ability to move and lift ingredients, stock, and equipment weighing up to 30 lbs.
• Availability to work Tuesday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for a 12-week period.

• Experience working in a structured kitchen environment or facility setting.
• Comfort coordinating with external partners such as food banks.
• Strong communication skills to support scheduling and collaboration with the cooking team.
• Attention to detail in maintaining clean, organized storage and work areas.
• Reliability and consistency in following schedules and completing assigned tasks.

You will enjoy a consistent schedule from now through November, offering predictable hours and stable work with a reputable employer. This role provides the opportunity to develop your kitchen skills, contribute to a meaningful food service operation, and work alongside a supportive team in a structured environment.

The position is based at a facility in Gresham and follows a Tuesday through Saturday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for approximately 12 weeks. The role involves working in a commercial-style kitchen environment, handling food preparation, cooking, dishwashing, and cleaning tasks. You will regularly move and lift ingredients and equipment weighing up to 30 lbs and spend much of the day on your feet in an active, fast-paced setting.

This is a Contract position based out of Portland, OR.

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/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 Portland,OR.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 1, 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.

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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.

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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.