Line Cook

Company: Aerotek
Location: San Jose
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Line Cook Job Description Accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, grill, and present a variety of hot and/or cold food items for various meal periods, including Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Special/Catered Events. Prepare menu items according to established recipes, portion standards, and presentation guidelines. Responsibilities Execute cooking techniques such as sautéing, grilling, roasting, and batch cooking while maintaining consistency across all dishes. Follow daily production sheets and prep lists to meet service timelines. Maintain strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards. Ensure all ingredients are measured, handled, and stored according to company procedures. Collaborate with kitchen leadership to maintain quality control and support menu rollouts or seasonal updates. Keep workstations clean, organized, and fully stocked throughout service. Communicate any shortages, equipment issues, or recipe discrepancies to supervisors. Foster a positive, team?oriented kitchen culture aligned with corporate values. Essential Skills Food safety certification. Ability to work quickly and stay organized in a high?demand environment. Experience as a line cook in a corporate dining, hotel, or high?volume kitchen environment preferred. Strong ability to follow structured recipes and standardized processes without deviation. Solid understanding of basic cooking techniques and kitchen equipment. Strong multitasking skills and the stamina to stand for long periods. Basic knife skills and comfort working with heat and fast?moving equipment. Ability to communicate clearly and work well under pressure. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience in diners or similar fast?paced kitchens preferred but not required. Why Work Here? Join a team that believes in improving the quality of life by focusing on essential needs. Enjoy the creativity and culinary knowledge that go into every dish, while working in an environment that emphasizes fresh, local, and healthy foods to enhance the guest experience. Work Environment Candidates will be working in a semiconductor environment that is very clean. The dress code includes Black Shoes (Non Slip), Black Pants, and a Black Polo Shirt. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, with the expectation of working one weekend day as well, from 6 am to 2 pm. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Jose, CA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $23.28 - $23.28/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 San Jose,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 25, 2026. 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. Company Description 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 meet 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 in solving 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. Company Description 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 meet 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 in solving 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.

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