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Temporary Cooks Jobs in Wisconsin (NOW HIRING)

COOK

Kimberly, WI · On-site

$14 - $18.75/hr

Prior cooking experience is preferred, but not required. *Internal Employee Referral Bonus ... temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round ...

Cook

Hartford, WI · On-site

$20.80 - $31.20/hr

Will be exposed to sharp knives, other sharp cooking utensils, heat from ovens and other hazards in ... diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About ...

Cook

Manitowoc, WI

$20.80 - $31.20/hr

Will be exposed to sharp knives, other sharp cooking utensils, heat from ovens and other hazards in ... diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About ...

COOK

River Falls, WI · On-site

$17.75/hr

Prior cooking experience is required. * Fixed Pay Rate: $17.75 per hour. We Make Applying Easy ... temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round ...

COOK

Wauwatosa, WI · On-site

$13.75 - $18.50/hr

Previous cooking experience required. * Pay Range: $16.00 per hour to $20.00 per hour. *Internal ... temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round ...

cook

Wauwatosa, WI · On-site

$20.80 - $31.20/hr

Will be exposed to sharp knives, other sharp cooking utensils, heat from ovens and other hazards in ... diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About ...

cook

Wauwatosa, WI

$20.80 - $31.20/hr

Will be exposed to sharp knives, other sharp cooking utensils, heat from ovens and other hazards in ... diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About ...

Cook

Two Rivers, WI · On-site

$20.80 - $31.20/hr

Will be exposed to sharp knives, other sharp cooking utensils, heat from ovens and other hazards in ... diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About ...

COOK (FULL TIME)

Kimberly, WI

$14 - $18.75/hr

Prior cooking experience is preferred, but not required. *Internal Employee Referral Bonus ... temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round ...

COOK (FULL TIME)

Kimberly, WI · On-site

$14 - $18.75/hr

Prior cooking experience is preferred, but not required. *Internal Employee Referral Bonus ... temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round ...

COOK (FULL TIME)

Wauwatosa, WI · On-site

$13.75 - $18.50/hr

Previous cooking experience required. * Pay Range: $16.00 per hour to $20.00 per hour. *Internal ... temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round ...

COOK (FULL TIME)

Wauwatosa, WI

$13.50 - $18.25/hr

Previous cooking experience required. * Pay Range: $16.00 per hour to $20.00 per hour. *Internal ... temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round ...

COOK (FULL TIME)

Kimberly, WI

$14 - $18.75/hr

Prior cooking experience is preferred, but not required. *Internal Employee Referral Bonus ... temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round ...

COOK

Green Bay, WI · On-site

$18/hr

Prior cooking experience is preferred. * Pay Range: $12.00 per hour to $18.00 per hour. We Make ... temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round ...

GRILL COOK

Green Bay, WI · On-site

$20/hr

Prior grill cook experience is preferred. * Pay Range: $14.00 per hour to $20.00 per hour. We Make ... temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round ...

GRILL COOK

Waukesha, WI · On-site

$18/hr

Previous grill cooking experience, fryer operations, and a HACCP certification are required ... temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round ...

GRILL COOK

La Crosse, WI · On-site

$17.55/hr

Requirement : 1 year of grill cook experience is required. * Perks: Full Benefit package, meals ... temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round ...

Prior cooking experience is preferred. * Pay Range: $12.00 per hour to $18.00 per hour. We Make ... temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round ...

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Temporary Cooks information

What is the difference between Temporary Cooks vs Part-Time Cooks?

AspectTemporary CooksPart-Time Cooks
CredentialsBasic culinary skills, sometimes food handler certificationSame as Temporary Cooks, often with additional certifications
Work EnvironmentVaries by assignment, often short-term or seasonalConsistent, scheduled shifts in restaurants, catering, or institutions
Employer UsageStaffing agencies, event companies, temporary staffing firmsRestaurants, hotels, catering services with regular part-time roles
Search & Comparison IntentLooking for short-term culinary work or seasonal jobsSeeking ongoing part-time culinary employment with regular hours

Temporary Cooks typically work on short-term assignments through staffing agencies or for seasonal events, while Part-Time Cooks have scheduled, ongoing shifts in restaurants or catering services. Both roles require similar skills and certifications, but their employment nature and work schedules differ.

What are the most commonly searched types of Cooks jobs in Wisconsin?

The most popular types of Cooks jobs in Wisconsin are:

Infographic showing various Temporary Cooks job openings in Wisconsin as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 65% Full Time, 34% Part Time, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Child Care Center Cook- Pewaukee- $1000 Hiring Incentive

Bright Horizons Children's Centers

Pewaukee, WI • On-site

$15.50 - $19/hr

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Bright Horizons rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 297 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

105th of 226 rated education and training


Job description

Early Childhood Center Cook

Join our Bright Horizons family as a Cook, where your cooking talents and kitchen management skills will make a meaningful impact on the lives of children, families, and staff!

Direct and oversee the operations of the kitchen including menu development, meal preparation, and inventory ordering. You'll do rewarding work then receive big smiles and enthusiastic goodbye waves from little ones at the end of each day.?

This is a FULL time position. Hours are Monday- Friday 7:00am-4:00PM.

This center is now offering a temporary $1000 Hiring Incentive !

Responsibilities:

  • Plan and prepare nutritionally balanced meals for children and staff

  • Keep an accurate inventory of supplies and place orders as needed

  • Manage all aspects of prepping and preparing meals, as well as cleaning and complying with sanitation requirements

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Qualifications:

Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements:??

  • 18 years of age with a high school degree or GED required?

  • Relevant experience working in a licensed child care center, public school, or commercial kitchen required?

Fulfill your purpose to make a difference for children and families. Explore the possibilities of where your passion and a Bright Horizons career can take you - all in an inclusive workplace where you can be you. Apply today and explore the possibilities!

Compensation:

The hourly rate for this position is between $15.50-$19.00. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

This position is also eligible for a hiring incentive.

Benefits:

Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) retirement plan

  • Life insurance

  • Long-term and short-term disability insurance

  • Career development opportunities and free college degrees

Compensation: 15.50-19.00 Life at Bright Horizons:

At Bright Horizons, you're more than your job title - you're the difference. Whether you're nurturing a child's first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. We're a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self. Because when you thrive, so do the children, families, and clients we serve. Join us and help build a brighter future - for yourself and for others.

Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).


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