• Cook

    Aerotek (Seattle, WA)


    Cook

    **Location:** Seattle, WA

    **Shift:** 6 AM - 3:30 PM

    **Pay:** $23/hr

    Job Description

    We are seeking a skilled cook to join our team, responsible for preparing and executing daily menus with precision and care. The role involves food preparation, cooking, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met throughout the day.

    Responsibilities

    + Prepare high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions.

    + Serve meals or prepare for delivery using correct portioning and ensuring food is at the correct temperature.

    + Taste all prepared food items to ensure quality.

    + Transport food to and from service areas, and assist during service.

    + Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen, storing or discarding excess food according to safe food-handling procedures.

    + Keep refrigerators and storerooms clean, ensuring food and supply items are stored correctly.

    + Operate and maintain kitchen equipment as instructed.

    + Assist in production planning, record keeping, and reporting.

    + Assist in ordering and receiving all food and supplies.

    + 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.

    + Ensure proper presentation, portion control, and maintenance of serving temperatures, following HACCP standards.

    Essential Skills

    + Proficient in food preparation and cooking techniques.

    + Experience as a line cook, grill cook, or prep cook.

    + Strong knife skills.

    + Knowledge of food safety and inventory management.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Ability to operate and maintain kitchen equipment.

    + Experience in production planning and record keeping.

    + Strong commitment to safety and hygiene practices.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join a dynamic team committed to delivering high-quality food and service. Enjoy a supportive work environment that values safety, teamwork, and professional growth.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The work environment is fast-paced, requiring you to be on your feet for 8 hours a day. It is essential to maintain a brisk pace and adhere to safety standards, including wearing slip-resistant shoes and using proper lifting techniques.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Seattle, Washington.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/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)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Seattle,WA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2025.

    About Aerotek:

    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.