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Job Title: Cook - Grill
Job Description

The Grill Cook accurately and efficiently prepares, portions, grills, and presents a variety of hot and cold food items for multiple meal periods, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special or catered events. This role ensures high-quality food production, consistent presentation, and a clean, well-organized work area while following all food handling and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion, and grill a variety of hot and cold food items for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special or catered events.
• Cook meals to order, following established recipes, portion sizes, and presentation standards.
• Perform food preparation tasks such as chopping, slicing, marinating, and assembling ingredients in advance of service.
• Set up, operate, and break down the grill and related cooking stations at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Ensure all food items are cooked and held at proper temperatures and are served in a timely manner.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area, including grill stations, prep areas, and storage spaces.
• Wash dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment as needed to support continuous kitchen operations.
• Follow food safety, handling, and sanitation procedures at all times to meet health and safety standards.
• Assist with general kitchen cleaning and janitorial duties, including sweeping, mopping, wiping surfaces, and removing trash.
• Coordinate with other kitchen staff to ensure efficient food production and smooth service during busy periods.
• Monitor inventory levels at the station and communicate shortages or needs to the appropriate team members.
• Support special events and catered functions by preparing, cooking, and presenting menu items as required.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience working as a grill cook, line cook, or in a similar cooking role.
• Strong grilling skills with the ability to cook a variety of hot and cold food items consistently and accurately.
• Demonstrated ability to handle food safely, including proper storage, preparation, and cooking practices.
• Experience cooking meals in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Experience with food preparation, including chopping, slicing, and portioning ingredients.
• Ability to perform dishwashing duties, including cleaning dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Knowledge of basic kitchen cleaning and janitorial practices to maintain a sanitary work environment.
• Ability to follow recipes, portion guidelines, and presentation standards.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food quality and consistency.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and manage multiple tasks during busy service periods.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting special events or catered functions.
• Familiarity with a variety of menu items across breakfast, lunch, and dinner service.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a kitchen team.
• Willingness to perform a mix of cooking, prep, cleaning, and dishwashing tasks as needed.

Why Work Here?

You will join a kitchen environment that values reliability, teamwork, and pride in delivering quality meals to guests. The role offers exposure to a variety of meal periods and special events, providing opportunities to build versatile culinary skills. You can expect a structured setting where clear standards guide food preparation, presentation, and cleanliness, supporting both professional growth and consistent service.

Work Environment

This role is based in a professional kitchen environment focused on grill and line cooking. You will work around hot equipment, grills, and standard kitchen appliances while standing for extended periods and moving between prep, cooking, and dishwashing areas. The position supports multiple meal periods, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and occasional special or catered events, which may require flexibility in scheduling. The kitchen emphasizes cleanliness and organization, with regular cleaning and janitorial duties as part of daily operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Clayton, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.10 - $21.10/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 Clayton,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 29, 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.