Job Title: CookJob DescriptionThis role supports daily kitchen operations by assisting with meal preparation, managing inventory, and maintaining a clean and organized food storage environment. The cook collaborates closely with the lead cook and the cooking team to ensure efficient service, accurate inventory tracking, and proper coordination with external partners such as food banks.
Responsibilities
- Assist with daily meal preparation, including food prep, cooking, and plating as needed.
- Support batch cooking activities to ensure meals are prepared efficiently and on schedule.
- Assist in inventorying and storing incoming food, supplies, and related materials, following proper rotation and storage practices.
- Ensure all food storage areas remain clean, organized, and properly arranged in accordance with food safety standards.
- Move and lift stock, ingredients, and kitchen equipment as necessary, including items weighing up to 30 lbs.
- Help create and maintain schedules for the cooking team and communicate schedule updates clearly and promptly.
- Work directly with the lead cook to coordinate daily tasks, prioritize workloads, and support overall kitchen operations.
- Coordinate with food banks to manage any leftover food that may not be used, following established guidelines and procedures.
- Order products and supplies needed for inventory, ensuring adequate stock levels for daily operations.
- Use a computer to document and track inventory issues, discrepancies, and updates in a timely and accurate manner.
- Assist with dishwashing and general cleaning tasks to maintain a safe, sanitary, and efficient kitchen environment.
Essential Skills
- Experience working as a cook, line cook, or in a similar kitchen role.
- Prior batch cooking experience in a commercial or high-volume kitchen environment.
- Strong food preparation skills, including chopping, measuring, and following recipes accurately.
- Ability to perform dishwashing and cleaning duties to maintain a sanitary kitchen.
- Comfortable lifting ingredients and supplies weighing up to 30 lbs.
- Basic computer skills to document and track inventory issues.
- Ability to work a consistent schedule from Tuesday to Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Capability to work collaboratively with a lead cook and kitchen team.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience coordinating or supporting team schedules in a kitchen or hospitality environment.
- Familiarity with working alongside community organizations or food banks.
- Strong organizational skills for managing inventory and storage areas.
- Attention to detail and commitment to food safety and cleanliness.
- Effective communication skills for interacting with team members and external partners.
Why Work Here?Enjoy consistent, steady work through November in a modern, well-equipped facility with a supportive employer. You will work a predictable daytime schedule, allowing for a stable work-life rhythm, while contributing to a mission-driven environment that values teamwork, reliability, and community support. Work EnvironmentThis position is based in a brand-new, well-maintained facility in Beaverton, equipped with modern kitchen tools and all new equipment. The role follows a Tuesday through Saturday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., providing consistent daytime hours. The work involves standing for extended periods in a commercial kitchen setting, handling food products, and lifting ingredients and supplies up to 30 lbs. The environment emphasizes cleanliness, organization, and safe food handling practices, with a professional, team-oriented atmosphere. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Beaverton, OR. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Beaverton, OR. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Beaverton,OR.
About Aerotek
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.
