Dietary Cook

Pittsburgh, PA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $17.00 - $20.00

Work Schedule

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Critical Illness

Accident

Hospital coverage

401(k)

Life insurance

short-term disability

long-term disability

Health spending account

transportation benefits

Employee assistance program

Paid Time Off

Job Description

Aerotek Inc. is a prominent staffing and services solutions company specializing in various industries including manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities, and maintenance. Headquartered in Hanover, Maryland, Aerotek operates a robust network of over 200 offices across North America, serving more than 18,000 clients annually. As part of Allegis Group, a global leader in workforce and business solutions, Aerotek is committed to providing expert staffing services that meet the diverse and evolving needs of industries throughout the continent. With its extensive reach and deep industry knowledge, Aerotek fosters a mission-driven community focused on supporting workforce growth and operational excellence.

This Contract to Hire position based in Pittsburgh, PA, offers an exciting opportunity to join a compassionate and dedicated team as a Dietary Aide / Cook working AM and PM shifts. The role is integral to creating a positive and nurturing dining experience for residents in a healthcare community. In this position, the successful candidate will prepare, cook, and serve meals that are nutritious, safe, and tailored to meet individual dietary needs while supporting the comfort and dignity of the residents. The Dietary Aide / Cook will work closely with residents, families, and healthcare staff to ensure every meal aligns with medical and therapeutic diet plans while maintaining exceptional hygiene and food safety standards.

The role demands a strong customer-service mindset and the ability to work cooperatively with departments to foster a warm and respectful environment. Candidates should be comfortable handling food preparation tasks including line cooking and tray assembly while adhering to strict sanitation protocols. This position requires willingness to work early mornings, afternoons, and weekends to help support both AM and PM operations effectively. Employees will follow established safety and infection control policies in a commercial kitchen setting, ensuring compliance with universal precautions and community standards.

Aerotek offers competitive pay in the range of $17 to $20 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, critical illness, accident and hospital coverage, 401(k) plans with pre-tax and Roth options, life insurance, disability coverage, health spending accounts, transportation benefits, employee assistance programs, and paid time off for eligible employees. This role presents a meaningful chance to make a positive impact on the lives of residents by providing nutritious meals and compassionate service in a supportive team environment that values teamwork, respect, and ongoing professional development. Candidates should be prepared for physical demands such as standing for long periods and working with hot kitchen equipment, and must comply with uniform and safety standards including HIPAA and infection control policies.

Job Requirements

high school diploma or equivalent
experience in food preparation or cooking preferred
ability to stand for extended periods
ability to work early morning, afternoon, and weekend shifts
basic knowledge of food safety standards
adherence to safety, sanitation, and infection control protocols
ability to wear required uniforms and non-slip footwear
compliance with community policies including HIPAA, safety, infection control, and code of conduct
strong communication skills
reliable and honest work ethic

Job Qualifications

ability to read, write, and document in English
basic food-safety knowledge and safe handling practices
experience or ability in food prep, cooking, and meal assembly
clear, professional verbal communication
reliability, honesty, and strong work ethic
warm, caring, and respectful interactions with residents
ability to work cooperatively with staff across departments
emotional resilience and patience in a resident-focused setting
customer-service mindset with courtesy and responsiveness
prior experience in healthcare or institutional food service preferred
familiarity with therapeutic and special diets preferred
experience with inventory, receiving, and storage preferred
understanding of sanitation and infection control in a kitchen setting preferred
strong attention to detail with menus, recipes, and diet orders preferred
flexibility to work AM, PM, and weekend shifts preferred
ability to adapt to changing resident needs and dietary updates preferred

Job Duties

prepare and cook meals following menus, diet plans, recipes, portion guidelines, and food-safety standards
serve therapeutic and special diets tailored to individual resident needs
run the tray line ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and proper presentation
manage food and supplies including labeling, rotation, receiving, and storage
follow sanitation and safety protocols including infection control and universal precautions
clean and maintain kitchen areas to keep the environment safe and hygienic
support dietary staff with guidance during orientation and in-service training
process diet changes to ensure accuracy and compliance
respond to resident needs courteously and promptly
observe and report resident changes including incidents or behavioral changes
uphold resident rights with kindness, dignity, and respect
maintain documentation according to community standards
support AM and PM operations including early-morning cook shifts and weekends