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Compass Group

COOK (TEMPORARY)

Charleston, SC

$20/hr

* We are hiring immediately for temporary COOK positions. * Location : MUSC Charleston - 171 Ashley Avenue, Charleston, SC 29425. Note: online applications accepted only. * Schedule : Temporary ...

SpaceX

Cook 4/5 - Temporary

Cape Canaveral, FL · On-site

$11.75 - $16/hr

COOK 4/5 - TEMPORARY Cook 4/5 is a line cook position for individuals who are familiar with cooking principals and techniques, have a firm understanding of food safety principles, and have the ...

Compass Group

COOK (TEMPORARY)

O Fallon, MO

$18/hr

* We are hiring immediately for a temporary COOK position. * Location : Progress West - 2 Progress Point Parkway, O Fallon, MO 63368. Note: online applications accepted only. * Schedule : Temporary ...

Compass Group

COOK (TEMPORARY)

Saint Louis, MO

$16.50/hr

* We are hiring immediately for temporary COOK positions. * Location : Christian Hospital - 11133 Dunn Road, Saint Louis, MO 63136. Note: online applications accepted only. * Schedule : Temporary ...

Compass Group

COOK (TEMPORARY)

Waterbury, CT · On-site

$26.26/hr

* We are hiring immediately for a temporary COOK position. * Location : Uconn Health Waterbury Hospital - 64 Robins Street, Waterbury, CT 06708. Note: online applications accepted only. * Schedule

Morrison Healthcare

COOK (TEMPORARY)

Charleston, SC · On-site

$20/hr

* We are hiring immediately for temporary COOK positions. * Location : MUSC Charleston - 171 Ashley Avenue, Charleston, SC 29425. Note: online applications accepted only. * Schedule : Temporary ...

Compass Group

COOK (TEMPORARY)

Folsom, CA

$24.50/hr

Unidine is hiring immediately for a temporary COOK position. * Location : Revel Folsom - 2075 Iron Point Road, Folsom, CA 95630. * Schedule : Temporary schedule. 12:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Days may vary.

Compass Group

COOK (TEMPORARY)

Waterbury, CT

$26.26/hr

* We are hiring immediately for a temporary COOK position. * Location : Uconn Health Waterbury Hospital - 64 Robins Street, Waterbury, CT 06708. Note: online applications accepted only. * Schedule

Morrison Healthcare

COOK (TEMPORARY)

Danbury, NC · On-site

$17/hr

* We are hiring immediately for a temporary COOK position. * Location : Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center - 1570 8-NC, Danbury, NC 27016. Note: online applications accepted only. * Schedule

Compass Group

COOK (TEMPORARY)

Danbury, NC

$17/hr

* We are hiring immediately for a temporary COOK position. * Location : Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center - 1570 8-NC, Danbury, NC 27016. Note: online applications accepted only. * Schedule

Unidine

COOK (TEMPORARY)

Folsom, CA · On-site

$24.50/hr

Unidine is hiring immediately for a temporary COOK position. * Location : Revel Folsom - 2075 Iron Point Road, Folsom, CA 95630. * Schedule : Temporary schedule. 12:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Days may vary.

Compass Group

COOK (TEMPORARY)

Casper, WY

$16.50/hr

* We are hiring immediately for a temporary COOK position. * Location : Summit Medical Center - 6350 East 2nd Street, Casper, WY 82609. Note: online applications accepted only. * Schedule : Temporary ...

Morrison Healthcare

COOK (TEMPORARY)

O Fallon, MO · On-site

$18/hr

* We are hiring immediately for a temporary COOK position. * Location : Progress West - 2 Progress Point Parkway, O Fallon, MO 63368. Note: online applications accepted only. * Schedule : Temporary ...

Compass Group

COOK (TEMPORARY)

O Fallon, MO

$18/hr

* We are hiring immediately for a temporary COOK position. * Location : Progress West - 2 Progress Point Parkway, O Fallon, MO 63368. Note: online applications accepted only. * Schedule : Temporary ...

Morrison Healthcare

COOK (TEMPORARY)

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$16.50/hr

* We are hiring immediately for temporary COOK positions. * Location : Christian Hospital - 11133 Dunn Road, Saint Louis, MO 63136. Note: online applications accepted only. * Schedule : Temporary ...

Compass Group

COOK (TEMPORARY)

Saint Louis, MO

$16.50/hr

* We are hiring immediately for temporary COOK positions. * Location : Christian Hospital - 11133 Dunn Road, Saint Louis, MO 63136. Note: online applications accepted only. * Schedule : Temporary ...

Compass Group

COOK (TEMPORARY)

Saint Louis, MO

$16.50/hr

* We are hiring immediately for temporary COOK positions. * Location : Christian Hospital - 11133 Dunn Road, Saint Louis, MO 63136. Note: online applications accepted only. * Schedule : Temporary ...

Compass Group

COOK (TEMPORARY)

Saint Louis, MO

$16.50/hr

* We are hiring immediately for temporary COOK positions. * Location : Christian Hospital - 11133 Dunn Road, Saint Louis, MO 63136. Note: online applications accepted only. * Schedule : Temporary ...

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How much do temporary cooks jobs pay per hour?

As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary cooks in the United States is $16.03, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $18.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Temporary Cook, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Temporary Cook, you need solid culinary skills, knowledge of food safety standards, and experience preparing a variety of dishes, often demonstrated by prior kitchen work or food handling certification. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, point-of-sale systems, and food storage protocols is typically required. Strong time management, adaptability, and teamwork skills make someone stand out in this fast-paced, frequently changing environment. These abilities are crucial for maintaining food quality, safety, and efficiency while meeting the demands of different kitchen settings and teams.

What are some common challenges faced by temporary cooks, and how can they adapt quickly to new kitchen environments?

Temporary cooks often encounter challenges such as learning new menus, adapting to various kitchen workflows, and integrating with established teams on short notice. Success in these roles depends on being highly adaptable, communicating effectively with the permanent staff, and quickly familiarizing oneself with kitchen equipment and safety protocols. To excel, temporary cooks should arrive a bit early to ask questions, observe kitchen routines, and be open to feedback, ensuring a smooth transition and productive shifts.

What are temporary cooks?

Temporary cooks are culinary professionals hired for short-term assignments, often to cover staff shortages, busy periods, special events, or seasonal demand in restaurants, cafeterias, hotels, or catering companies. They perform many of the same duties as regular cooks, such as preparing and cooking food, following recipes, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness, but their employment is not permanent. Temporary cooks may work through staffing agencies or be directly hired for a specific duration or project, offering flexibility to both employers and the cooks themselves.

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.

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Infographic showing various Temporary Cooks job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 71% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 14% Temporary. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,340 per year, or $16 per hour.

COOK (TEMPORARY)

Compass Group

Charleston, SC

$20/hr

Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Compass Group rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 1,052 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

300th of 425 rated business services

Job description

  • We are hiring immediately for temporary COOK positions.
  • Location: MUSC Charleston - 171 Ashley Avenue, Charleston, SC 29425. Note: online applications accepted only.
  • Schedule: Temporary schedule; days and hours may vary. Rotating weekends. Open availability. AM and PM shifts. More details upon interview.
  • Requirement: Prior cooking experience is preferred.
  • Perks: Willing to train!
  • Fixed Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour.

 

Make a difference in the lives of people, your community, and yourself. At Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, you’ll join a culture that values caring for people, fostering belonging, and creating moments that truly matter. Here, your work has purpose: to nourish patients, caregivers, and communities while upholding the highest standards of detail, quality, and excellence in every meal served.

For more than 70 years, Morrison has supported leading health systems nationwide with culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise. With more than 31,000 dedicated team members, including 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, we empower and uplift each other by working together, take responsibility for our commitments, and believe in helping one another achieve more together by realizing our unlimited potential.

 

Job Summary


Summary:   Prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines and regulations with established policies and procedures. Ensures quality food service is provided at all times.  
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
  • Serves meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards, ensuring that food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty. Tastes all prepared food items.
  • Uses established ticket collection procedures during service. Responsible for records from area worked during service periods.
  • Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures.
  • Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat. Ensures food and supply items are stored per standards.
  • Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
  • Assists in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required.
  • Assists in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required.
  • Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
  • Attends in-service and safety meetings.
  • Maintains good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators and managers.
  • Performs job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.
  • Personal commitment to your own safety and that of others.
  • Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:
    • The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
    • The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
    • The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

BENEFITS FOR OUR TEAM MEMBERS

  • Full-time and part-time positions are offered the following benefits: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identify Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and other voluntary benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
  • Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. 

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_MorrisonHealthcare.pdf

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.  At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
 

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ 

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. 
Application Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply. 

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace. 

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