Cook

Aerotek; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transportation benefits

PTO / Time Off

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Cook to support daily kitchen operations in Beaverton, OR. The role involves meal prep, batch cooking, inventory management, and maintaining a clean storage area in a high-volume setting.

The position is onsite in a modern facility with a Tuesday through Saturday daytime schedule (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.). You will work with the lead cook and kitchen team to ensure timely service, proper food safety, and effective coordination with local food banks and partners.

Qualifications

• This role requires prior cook or line cook experience.
• Experience with batch cooking in high-volume settings.
• Strong food prep and following recipes accurately.
• Ability to document inventory and use a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and work a Tue–Sat schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily meal preparation and plating as needed.
• Support batch cooking to keep meals on schedule.
• Inventory incoming food and store items with proper rotation.
• Maintain clean, sanitary storage areas and kitchen spaces.
• Move stock and equipment up to 30 lbs as required.
• Create and communicate cooking team schedules and updates.
• Coordinate with lead cook and kitchen team on daily tasks.
• Coordinate with food banks for leftover food per guidelines.
• Order products and supplies for inventory needs.
• Document inventory issues and updates using a computer.
• Assist with dishwashing and general cleaning tasks.

Skills

Food preparation

Batch cooking

Inventory

Sanitation

Lifting 30 lbs

Scheduling

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Job description

Cook

Job Description

This 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 Environment

This 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 & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Beaverton, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The 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 jobclassification 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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Beaverton,OR.

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.