• Cook

    Aerotek (St. Peters, MO)


    Job Title: Cook

    Job Description

    We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Cook to join our team. The role involves performing a variety of food service production activities, including pre-preparation and preparation of hot and cold foods for patient services, retail, and catering operations. The ideal candidate should be familiar with dietary requirements and ensure proper handling and storage of food in compliance with regulatory standards.

    Responsibilities

    + Prep and prepare food items by cutting, chopping, slicing, dicing, pureeing, marinating, etc.

    + Wash, peel, cut, and seed vegetables/fruits, along with weighing and measuring designated ingredients.

    + Follow standardized recipes and utilize various cooking techniques such as sautéing, broiling, braising, blanching, baking, grilling, deep-fat frying, and steaming.

    + Use a variety of institutional equipment while ensuring proper food quality and serving temperatures.

    + Properly chill and store foods in designated areas following labeling, dating, food safety guidelines, and rotation procedures.

    + Complete designated food safety quality control logs.

    + Ensure compliance with special dietary requirements, nutritional restrictions, allergens, modified textures, and other special dietary needs.

    + Clean kitchen equipment, appliances, and work areas to maintain high sanitation standards.

    Essential Skills

    + Proficiency in food service, cleaning, and food preparation.

    + Experience in cooking, tray line, and line cook operations.

    + Knowledge of food safety and food production.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Provide customer service in a professional and friendly manner.

    + Follow food safety and portion guidelines.

    + Assemble meals according to the menu, diet order, and correct protocol.

    + Ensure the work area is set up and supplies and products are organized before, during, and after shifts.

    + Clean and sanitize work station and utensils.

    + Use equipment and materials properly and safely.

     

    Shift

     

    6:00am - 630pm

     

    Work Environment

     

    The work environment is in a hospital setting that is climate controlled, clean, and involves patient-facing interactions. Uniforms are provided, but you must have non-slip shoes.

    Job Type & Location

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of St. Peters, MO.

    Pay and Benefits

    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)

    Workplace Type

    This is a fully onsite position in St. Peters,MO.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 27, 2026.

    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.