Cook

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Cook - 1st shift

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Job Description The cook performs a variety of food service production activities such as pre-preparation and preparation of hot and cold foods for patient services, retail, and catering operations while adhering to all dietary requirements. The role involves properly handling and storing food per applicable regulatory requirements. Responsibilities Prepare and cook meals to order using a ticket system, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timely service. Perform line cook duties, including grilling, sautéing, baking, and assembling plates according to established standards. Support daily food preparation tasks such as chopping, portioning, and organizing ingredients for service. Serve food and interact courteously with patients and guests, answering basic questions and ensuring a positive dining experience. Provide customer service in a professional, friendly manner, maintaining a customer service-oriented approach at all times. Assist with tray line operations, assembling and organizing meal trays accurately and efficiently. Communicate with patients and staff in a respectful, clear, and helpful way when discussing meals or service needs. Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment, ensuring they are cleaned, sanitized, and properly stored. Perform general cleaning tasks, including wiping surfaces, cleaning equipment, and maintaining a neat and orderly kitchen. Sweep and mop floors regularly to maintain a safe and sanitary work area. Handle basic dishwasher and dishwashing duties, including loading, running, and unloading dish machines. Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines at all times to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff. Adapt quickly to changing needs in the kitchen and willingly assist with any task requested to support the team. Learn new processes and procedures quickly and apply them consistently in daily work. Essential Skills Line cook experience Food prep and production expertise Tray line experience Proficient in foodservice operations Additional Skills & Qualifications Ability to prepare and cook meals using a variety of cooking techniques such as sautéing, broiling, braising, blanching, baking, grilling, deep fat frying, and steaming. Experience with institutional kitchen equipment. Knowledge of food safety guidelines, including proper food handling, labeling, and storage. Ability to meet special dietary requirements, nutritional restrictions, allergens, and modified textures. Why Work Here? Enjoy the opportunity to work in a hospital environment where you can advance your career. Benefit from a supportive workplace that offers great benefits and encourages professional growth. Work Environment The position is based in a hospital setting that is climate-controlled and clean, ensuring a safe and comfortable work environment. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of St. Louis, MO 63136. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $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.

Louis,MO 63136. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 25, 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.

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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.