• Cook

    Aerotek (Atherton, CA)


    Job Title: Cook

    Job Description

    The cook will accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and/or cold food items for various meal periods, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special/catered events.

    Responsibilities

    + Responsible for production according to recipes and directions.

    + Assist with food production, including cooking duties.

    + Participate in food preparation and portioning by cutting and cleaning a variety of fruits, vegetables, and proteins using a knife and/or cutting machines.

    + Produce food for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and catered events.

    + Follow production sheets, portioning, and merchandising details as instructed by management.

    + Follow all recipes and guidelines while meeting production deadlines.

    + Ensure consistent quality on all product items.

    + Taste all food prepared for the station to ensure flavor, freshness, and quality.

    + Maintain a clean and organized station.

    + Maintain kitchen equipment.

    + Follow proper rotation and storage of goods, including proper labeling, stocking of ingredients, and FIFO.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience in batch cooking or high-demand restaurant settings.

    + Proficiency as a line cook, food prep, chef, cooking, and hospitality.

    + Experience as a Chef, Sous Chef, or Prep Cook.

    + Food production skills.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Must have and maintain an active Food Handlers’ Card (ServSafe).

    + Adherence to local food handler requirements.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Joining our team offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced kitchen environment where you can hone your culinary skills and creativity. Embrace the challenge of meeting production deadlines while ensuring top-notch quality. Enjoy the support of a collaborative team focused on maintaining high standards and a commitment to excellence.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The work environment is a fast-paced kitchen with a high sense of urgency. Expect moderate to high noise levels, exposure to soap and cleaning solutions, and occasionally slippery or uneven surfaces. You will frequently move between cold freezers and the normal kitchen environment, with exposure to smoke, steam, and heat in a confined space. Be prepared for hot and cold environments when moving items in and out of the fridge and freezer.

     

    24 Hours per Week

     

    Thursdays 6-2:30pm

     

    Saturday 6-2:30pm

     

    Sunday 6-2:30pm

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Atherton, California.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $27.01 - $27.01/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 Atherton,CA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Sep 15, 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.