Cook II

Manpower, Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Our client, a local healthcare facility, is seeking a Cook to join their Food Service team in Madison, WI. You will prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of items for patients and events, following strict safety and quality standards with a focus on timely meal service.

The role offers a contract-to-hire pathway, structured onboarding, and opportunities to contribute to patient-focused meals in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare and portion food items accurately and efficiently for multiple meal periods.
• Comfort working in a hospital food service environment with consistent standards and timelines.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure meals are prepared and presented correctly.
• Ability to follow food safety and sanitation expectations while working in a production kitchen.
• Willingness to meet onboarding requirements, including Rapid 10 Panel titers and proof of required immunizations.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and/or cold food items for multiple meal periods, including Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Special/Catered Events.
• Follow established production and presentation standards to support consistent meal service throughout the day.
• Work with the team to maintain smooth kitchen operations during high-volume meal periods.

Job description

Our client, a local healthcare facility,is seeking a Cook to join their team. As a Cook,you will be part of the Food Service team supporting daily meal production for patients and special events. From the moment you step into the kitchen, you’ll bring steady focus, strong food safety habits, and a commitment to quality that helps the team deliver meals on time. The ideal candidate will have attention to detail, the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, and a team-first mindset that aligns successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Cook

Location: Madison, WI

Pay Range: $19

Shift: 8 hours per shift (Thurs–Mon schedule: Thurs–Friday–Saturday–Sunday–Monday 5am–1:30pm; off Tues/Wed) & (Friday, Saturday, Sunday Monday Tuesday 11a-7:30pm Off Wed/Thurs)

What's the Job?

• Accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and/or cold food items for multiple meal periods, including Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Special/Catered Events.
• Follow established production and presentation standards to support consistent meal service throughout the day.
• Work with the team to maintain smooth kitchen operations during high-volume meal periods.
• Support safe food handling practices while preparing and serving meals for hospital settings.
• Contribute to a clean, organized work area by following site procedures and maintaining proper kitchen readiness.

What's Needed?

• Ability to prepare and portion food items accurately and efficiently for multiple meal periods.
• Comfort working in a hospital food service environment with consistent standards and timelines.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure meals are prepared and presented correctly.
• Ability to follow food safety and sanitation expectations while working in a production kitchen.
• Willingness to meet onboarding requirements, including Rapid 10 Panel titers and proof of required immunizations.

What's in it for me?

• Contract to hire opportunity with a clear path to long-term employment.
• Structured onboarding for site-specific readiness, including Rapid 10 Panel titers and immunization verification.
• Opportunity to contribute to patient-focused meal service and special/catered events.
• Stable scheduling with defined shift hours and days off.
• A chance to grow your cooking career in a hospital setting where quality and consistency matter.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

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