Temporary Cook Jobs in Baltimore, MD (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Cook

Job Description

This role involves accurately and efficiently preparing, portioning, cooking, and presenting a variety of hot and cold food items for multiple meal periods, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special or catered events. You will focus on high-volume food production for a large group of diners in a healthcare setting, working in a temporary but well-equipped kitchen while the main kitchen undergoes a major renovation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion, cook, and present a wide range of hot and cold food items for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special or catered events.
• Produce high-volume meals for approximately 300 people in a healthcare facility, ensuring consistency in taste, quality, and presentation.
• Follow established recipes, portion guidelines, and production schedules to meet meal service timelines.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness while working in a makeshift kitchen environment.
• Coordinate cooking and food prep activities to ensure all menu items are ready for service at the scheduled times.
• Monitor food levels and replenish items as needed to support continuous meal service for large groups.
• Interact courteously and professionally with residents and staff during occasional direct contact.
• Adapt to working in a temporary kitchen setup and follow any updated processes or procedures during the main kitchen remodel.
• Use kitchen equipment safely and correctly, reporting any issues or maintenance needs to the appropriate personnel.
• Support special events and catered functions by preparing and presenting menu items according to event requirements.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in food preparation and cooking, particularly in a food service environment.
• Bulk food prep and high-volume cooking, such as preparing meals for large groups.
• Ability to accurately follow recipes, portion sizes, and production instructions.
• Strong attention to detail in food quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Capability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with strict meal service timelines.
• Knowledge of basic food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work cooperatively with kitchen staff and other team members.
• Comfort working in a temporary kitchen setup while adapting to changing processes during renovations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a healthcare, institutional, or similar large-scale food service setting is preferred.
• Experience supporting special events or catered functions is an advantage.
• Flexibility to adjust to evolving kitchen layouts and workflows during a major remodel.
• Strong communication skills to interact respectfully with residents and colleagues when needed.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team that supports a meaningful mission by providing quality meals in a healthcare environment, contributing directly to the well-being of residents. The organization is investing significantly in its facilities, including a major kitchen remodel, reflecting a commitment to continuous improvement and a modern, comfortable work setting. You will gain valuable experience in high-volume food production, special events, and adaptable kitchen operations, all while working with colleagues who value reliability, teamwork, and professional conduct.

Work Environment

You will work primarily in an air-conditioned, comfortable makeshift kitchen located outside the main facility while the permanent kitchen undergoes a $2,000,000 renovation. The role involves high-volume meal production for approximately 300 people in a healthcare setting, with limited but occasional interaction with residents. The environment combines the structure of institutional food service with the flexibility required to operate in a temporary kitchen setup. You can expect a focus on cleanliness, safety, and adherence to food service standards while using standard commercial kitchen equipment in a nontraditional but well-maintained workspace.

This is a Contract position based out of Baltimore, MD.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/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 Baltimore,MD.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 19, 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.

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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.