Temporary Cooking Jobs in Massachusetts (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Cook

Job Description

This part-time Cook position supports a hospital-based kitchen by preparing and cooking food according to established recipes and standards. You will work approximately 20 hours per week on a set schedule that includes early morning and daytime shifts, with an every-other-weekend rotation. The role focuses on delivering consistent, high-quality meals in a fast-paced healthcare environment while maintaining strict food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food according to established recipes, portion guidelines, and food-service standards.
• Assist with breakfast preparation and service, ensuring timely and accurate meal delivery.
• Work the grill and prepare menu items as needed, following menu specifications and customer requests.
• Support food preparation activities, including chopping, measuring, assembling ingredients, and organizing supplies.
• Perform general kitchen duties such as setting up workstations, restocking items, and organizing equipment.
• Perform light dishwashing and cleanup when necessary to support smooth kitchen operations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of food preparation areas, cooking stations, and kitchen equipment.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and healthcare facility procedures, including proper storage, labeling, and handling of food.
• Work effectively as part of the dietary and food service team to meet production and service timelines.
• Assist with tray line or food production tasks to support meal service within the facility.
• Complete other kitchen duties as assigned to ensure efficient and safe operation of the kitchen.

Essential Skills

• Basic cooking experience in a professional or institutional kitchen environment.
• Previous food service, cooking, or kitchen experience preferred.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to follow recipes, written instructions, and food safety procedures accurately.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to maintain consistent attendance.
• Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and safe food handling practices.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience as a line cook, food prep worker, or dishwasher is an advantage.
• Experience in food production or tray line service is beneficial.
• Healthcare food service experience is a plus, but not required.
• Experience in hospitality or prior work in institutional food service environments is helpful.
• Willingness to perform a variety of kitchen tasks, including prep, cooking, and light dishwashing.

Why Work Here?

You will join a mission-driven environment where your work directly supports the well-being of patients, visitors, and staff. The role offers a consistent, predictable schedule with approximately 20 hours per week and an every-other-weekend rotation, helping you plan around your personal commitments. You will gain valuable experience in a professional healthcare kitchen, develop your culinary and food service skills, and work alongside a supportive team focused on quality, safety, and teamwork.

Work Environment

This position is based in a hospital kitchen environment in Massachusetts. You will work approximately 20 hours per week with scheduled shifts from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Monday and Thursday and from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, with an every-other-weekend rotation. Weekend shifts may include both Saturday and Sunday, and additional weekday shifts may be discussed during the interview. The kitchen is fast-paced and service-oriented, supporting patient, staff, and visitor meals within a healthcare facility. You will work around hot equipment, grills, and standard commercial kitchen tools, and you will be expected to follow all hospital and food service safety, sanitation, and cleanliness protocols at all times.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Milton, MA.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/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 Milton,MA.

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.

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.