Cook I

Manpower, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Prescription drug plans

Supplemental life insurance

Short term disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Corporate Services in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Cook I to join our Food Service team. You will help produce meals for multiple service periods and ensure safety and quality in every item prepared.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, steady under pressure, and ready to work in a busy kitchen. The role offers a structured schedule with opportunities to grow culinary skills through service and events.

Qualifications

• Learn and follow food safety and kitchen procedures consistently.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced kitchen with speed, accuracy and quality.
• Willingness to prepare and present food to established standards.
• Support multiple meal periods, including special/catered events.
• Dependable teamwork and following onsite leadership directions.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present hot and/or cold items for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and events.
• Follow established standards to ensure consistent meal quality across service periods.
• Support smooth kitchen operations during peak times and events.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness in work areas for safe handling.
• Assist with meal service needs to ensure timely delivery of prepared food.

Skills

Food safety

Kitchen procedures

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Multi-meal service

Job description

Our client, Corporate Services is seeking a Cook I to join their team. As a Cook I, you will be part of the Food Service team supporting meal production for multiple meal periods. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, a steady pace in a fast-moving kitchen, and a commitment to safe food handling practices, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Cook I

Location: West Charlotte, NC

Pay Range: $19.17 per hour

Shift: 6:30AM-3:00PM

What's the Job?

• Accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and/or cold food items for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Special/Catered Events.
• Follow established food preparation and presentation standards to support consistent meal quality across service periods.
• Support smooth kitchen operations by working efficiently during peak meal times and special event service.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness in assigned work areas to support safe, sanitary food handling.
• Assist with meal service needs as directed to ensure timely delivery of prepared food.

What's Needed?

• Ability to learn and follow food safety and kitchen procedures consistently.
• Comfort working in a kitchen environment with clear expectations for speed, accuracy, and quality.
• Willingness to prepare, portion, and present food items according to established standards.
• Basic readiness to support multiple meal periods, including special/catered events.
• Dependable teamwork mindset and willingness to follow direction from the onsite leadership team.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to build practical, hands-on experience preparing meals for multiple service periods.
• A structured schedule that supports planning and consistency in your workday.
• Clear uniform expectations to help you feel prepared and professional on day one.
• Support from onsite leadership, including a defined reporting location.
• Motivation to grow your culinary skills through real service demands and event needs.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)