Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Cook

Job Description

This role prepares, cooks, and presents a variety of hot and cold food items for multiple meal periods, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special or catered events, while maintaining high standards of quality, consistency, and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Accurately prepare and portion hot and cold food items for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special or catered events.
• Cook a variety of menu items according to standardized recipes, portion guidelines, and presentation standards.
• Set up, maintain, and break down the line and prep stations to ensure readiness for each meal period.
• Ensure all food is prepared and held at proper temperatures and in compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area throughout the shift, including equipment, utensils, and prep surfaces.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience working as a cook or line cook in a foodservice environment.
• Strong food preparation and cooking skills across a variety of hot and cold menu items.
• Ability to follow recipes, portion standards, and presentation guidelines accurately.
• Knowledge of basic food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen, cafeteria, or similar foodservice setting.
• Experience as a cook, line cook, food prep worker, or chef.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a kitchen team.
• Flexibility to support special events and catered functions as needed.

Why Work Here?

You will join a professional kitchen environment where you can apply and grow your culinary skills while contributing directly to a high-quality dining experience. The role offers steady, predictable hours on a consistent shift and the opportunity to work across multiple meal periods and special events, providing variety in your day-to-day work. You will be part of a team that values reliability, quality, and pride in food preparation.

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional foodservice kitchen environment with a focus on safety, cleanliness, and teamwork. You will work the 2nd shift from 1:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with weekend shifts required. The dress code includes black pants, a black shirt, and non-slip shoes to support safety and a consistent professional appearance. The role involves standing for extended periods, working near hot equipment, and managing multiple tasks in a busy, fast-paced setting.

This is a Contract position based out of Omaha, NE.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 Omaha,NE.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 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.