Preparation Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Cook & Food preparation

Job Description

Prepare food in accordance with federal, state, and corporate standards, guidelines, and regulations. Ensure quality food service is provided at all times.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery, and service schedules.
• Serve meals or prepare for delivery using correct portioning, ensuring that food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty.
• Taste all prepared food items.
• Use established ticket collection procedures during service.
• Maintain records from area worked during service periods.
• Clean the kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
• Store or discard excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures.
• Keep refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat, ensuring food and supply items are stored per standards.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Assist in production planning, record keeping, and reporting as required.
• Assist in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required.
• Report needed maintenance, faulty equipment, or accidents to the supervisor.
• Participate in in-service and safety meetings.
• Maintain good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators, and managers.
• Perform job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Food preparation and cooking skills, including line cook and food production experience.
• Knowledge of food safety and safe food-handling practices.
• Ability to maintain high food quality standards, including taste, temperature, and presentation.
• Ability to perform kitchen cleaning and dishwashing tasks to maintain sanitation standards.
• Customer service skills and the ability to interact with customers in a professional, courteous manner.
• Ability to work effectively in a nursing home, retirement, or similar healthcare-related foodservice environment.
• Ability to lift more than 50 pounds safely and repeatedly as required by the role.
• Capability to operate and maintain kitchen equipment safely and according to instructions.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to maintain good working relationships with coworkers and leadership.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in cold food preparation, including assembling salads, sandwiches, and other chilled menu items.
• Proven experience working in a commercial kitchen environment.
• Expertise in high-volume settings such as hospitals, hotels, casinos, or similar operations is preferred.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy affordable benefits with excellent coverage, opportunities for holiday pay at 1.5 on holidays, and bonuses based on patient satisfaction. Benefit from a company culture that promotes from within and offers cross-training opportunities. Enjoy employee discounts on meals during shifts, and access to a range of benefits including retirement plans, health and wellness programs, and more.

Work Environment

Positions are located in the cafeteria and may be customer-facing. The dress code includes black pants, a collared shirt, black slip-resistant shoes, and no fake lashes or nails. Work Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 5 PM, with potential for overtime and weekend work.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Southaven, MS.

The pay range for this position is $15.50 - $15.50/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 Southaven,MS.

This position is anticipated to close on May 31, 2026.

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.