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Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Prep Cook Job Description

This role prepares and supports high-quality food service in a fast-paced, premium hospitality environment at the San Francisco airport. The prep cook works in a high-volume kitchen, ensuring consistent food quality, accurate production, and adherence to food safety standards while collaborating closely with the broader kitchen team.

• Perform prep work for both à la carte and buffet service, following established recipes and portion standards.
• Support high-volume kitchen operations with consistency, speed, and attention to detail.
• Assist with cooking across multiple cuisines, adapting to different menus and preparation methods as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in all prep, cooking, and storage areas throughout the shift.
• Follow and uphold food safety and sanitation standards, including proper food handling, storage, and labeling.
• Monitor and record food temperatures to ensure compliance with safety and quality guidelines.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff and other team members to ensure timely and accurate food production and service.
• Provide courteous and professional customer service when interacting with guests and colleagues.
• Assist with dishwashing and general clean-up tasks to keep the kitchen and service areas clean and tidy.
• Work both independently and as part of a team to complete prep lists and support overall kitchen operations.

• Experience in food service or kitchen environments, including prep cook or line cook responsibilities.
• Demonstrated food preparation skills, including chopping, measuring, and assembling ingredients.
• Ability to support high-volume prep environments with consistent quality and speed.
• Strong understanding of basic food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness in work areas, including clean-up and dishwashing tasks.
• Customer service skills and a professional, service-oriented attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced setting.
• Active Food Handler’s Card, with the ability to maintain it and adhere to local food handler requirements.
• T-badge required for airport access or the ability to obtain and maintain one.
• Willingness to commit to a minimum assignment duration of one month.

• Experience working in premium or high-volume hospitality environments is preferred.
• Prior experience as a chef, prep cook, line cook, or in similar back-of-house roles.
• Comfort working with multiple cuisines and adapting to different menus.
• Food service certification or equivalent training in food preparation and safety.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate effectively with kitchen staff.
• Union eligibility after hire with a probation period, with pay progression once in the union.

This opportunity offers a stable position in a premium hospitality setting with clear pay progression and union eligibility after a probationary period. Team members benefit from predictable shifts, free parking at the airport, and the chance to develop their culinary skills in a high-volume environment. The workplace values collaboration, professionalism, and consistent service standards, providing a supportive environment for growth and skill development.

The role is based at the San Francisco airport in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen within a premium hospitality environment. Team members work scheduled shifts, including weekends, with typical hours such as 12:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m., with days off typically on Monday and Tuesday or Tuesday and Wednesday. The position operates under union guidelines once eligibility is met after a probationary period, with a defined pay increase upon union entry. The environment requires adherence to airport access requirements, including holding a T-badge, and compliance with strict food safety, cleanliness, and security standards. Staff have access to free parking and work with standard commercial kitchen equipment while maintaining a professional appearance appropriate for an airport hospitality setting.

This is a Contract position based out of San Francisco, CA.

The pay range for this position is $26.15 - $26.15/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 San Francisco,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 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.