**Job Title: Cook II** **Job Description** Accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and/or cold food items for various meal periods, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special or catered events. **Responsibilities** + Prepare and cook a variety of hot and cold food items for different meal periods. + Ensure food is prepared according to specified recipes and guidelines. + Portion food items appropriately and present them appealingly. + Maintain a clean and organized cooking area. + Adhere to food safety and sanitation regulations. + Coordinate with kitchen staff for efficient meal preparation. **Essential Skills** + At least 1 year of food service experience. + Proficiency in food preparation and cooking techniques. + Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + 1+ year of experience as a cook or chef in a hospital or healthcare setting is preferred. + Experience in a healthcare setting is advantageous. **Why Work Here?** Join a dynamic and supportive team that values your culinary skills and offers an opportunity to work in a large, customer-facing hospital environment. Enjoy a flexible work schedule and the chance to make a real difference in the community. **Work Environment** The role requires starting as early as 5 am, working 5 to 8-hour shifts up to 24 hours per week, including every other weekend. The position is within a large hospital cafeteria, potentially involving customer interaction or working behind the scenes in the kitchen. Employees must wear non-slip shoes, black pants, and a plain shirt. An overcoat or chef coat will be provided. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $18.79 - $18.79/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 Wauwatosa,WI. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Oct 14, 2025. **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.