Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Cook
Job Description

The cook prepares and serves food using proper food handling and food safety techniques, ensures that all food is presented at the correct temperature and with an appealing appearance, and maintains a clean, safe, and well-organized working environment within a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food in accordance with established recipes, menus, and dietary guidelines.
• Serve food using proper food handling and food safety techniques to ensure quality and safety.
• Verify that all food items are held and served at the proper temperatures and meet appearance standards.
• Support food production in a rehab hospital cafeteria, including meal preparation for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Follow cleaning routines to maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe kitchen and service area.
• Practice safe food storage, labeling, and rotation to minimize waste and ensure freshness.
• Provide courteous and efficient customer service to patients, staff, and visitors in the cafeteria.
• Perform cashier duties as needed, including handling transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Collaborate with team members, including chefs and other food service staff, to ensure smooth meal service.
• Adhere to all food safety, sanitation, and infection control policies and procedures.
• Use required personal protective equipment such as gloves and hair nets while handling food.
• Maintain an organized work station and follow all facility guidelines for attire and professional conduct.

• At least 6 months of cook experience in a restaurant or healthcare setting.
• Proficient cooking skills with the ability to prepare a variety of menu items consistently.
• Experience in food production within a cafeteria or similar food service environment.
• Strong understanding of basic food handling and food safety techniques.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in a kitchen and serving area.
• Customer service skills to interact professionally with patients, staff, and visitors.
• Capability to perform cashier responsibilities, including operating a point-of-sale system and handling payments.
• Ability to work day shifts (6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.) or evening shifts (11:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.), including every other weekend.
• Reliability and attention to detail in following food safety and facility procedures.

• Therapeutic diet preparation experience preferred, particularly in a healthcare or rehab setting.
• ServSafe or other food preparation / food service certifications preferred.
• Experience working in a healthcare cafeteria or hospital food service environment is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills to follow instructions and coordinate with colleagues.

Employees work in a clean, new, and well-organized healthcare environment and can choose from a variety of medical coverage plans to best fit their lifestyle. Team members also have the option to enroll in additional benefits such as 401(k), life insurance, and disability plans, supporting long-term financial security and overall well-being.

Work Environment

This role is based in a rehab hospital cafeteria, offering a clean, new, and well-organized healthcare setting. The schedule requires openness to day shifts (6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.) or evening shifts (11:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.), with work every other weekend. The environment emphasizes strict adherence to food safety and infection control practices, including the use of gloves and hair nets while handling food. The dress code includes tennis shoes and plain work pants, contributing to a professional, practical, and safety-focused atmosphere.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Milwaukee, WI.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Milwaukee,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 22, 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.

Company Description

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.