Job Information
Aerotek Cafeteria Worker in Whitewater, Wisconsin
Job Title: Cafeteria Worker / Pizza Cook
Job Description
This role focuses on preparing and serving pizza and other food items in a cafeteria setting while maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, cleanliness, and customer service. You will support daily meal service for students, staff, and guests, assist with basic food preparation and restocking, and help ensure that all food safety and sanitation procedures are followed throughout each shift.
Responsibilities
Prepare and cook pizza and other assigned food items according to established portion, recipe, and presentation standards.
Serve food items to customers in a friendly, efficient, and courteous manner during meal periods.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of food stations, serving counters, and surrounding areas throughout the shift.
Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, utensils, and work surfaces in accordance with food safety and sanitation guidelines.
Assist with basic food preparation tasks such as slicing, portioning, assembling ingredients, and setting up stations.
Stock and restock food items, condiments, paper goods, and supplies to ensure stations remain ready for service.
Follow all food safety, hygiene, and sanitation procedures, including proper food handling, storage, and temperature control.
Support closing duties by cleaning, sweeping, mopping, and properly shutting down food stations and equipment.
Communicate courteously with students, staff, and guests, addressing questions and requests related to menu items and portions.
Work collaboratively with other kitchen and cafeteria team members to ensure smooth and timely meal service.
Essential Skills
At least 1 year of experience working as a cook in a foodservice or food industry environment.
Previous experience as a line cook or in a similar fast-paced kitchen role.
Ability to perform basic food preparation tasks, including portioning, assembling, and cooking items such as pizza.
Knowledge of basic food safety, sanitation, and hygiene practices.
Strong customer service skills with the ability to interact politely and helpfully with students, staff, and guests.
Ability to maintain cleanliness and organization in work areas, including regular clean up during and after service.
Experience working within fast food or quick-service environments for at least 1 year.
Capability to follow written and verbal instructions, recipes, and portion standards accurately.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in a cafeteria, school foodservice, or institutional dining environment.
Familiarity with operating standard kitchen equipment such as ovens, warmers, and food holding units.
Ability to work efficiently during busy meal periods while maintaining quality and safety standards.
Strong teamwork skills and a cooperative attitude when assisting coworkers in the kitchen and serving areas.
Attention to detail in food presentation and station organization.
Why Work Here?
You will join a supportive foodservice team that values reliability, cooperation, and respectful communication. The role offers the opportunity to build hands-on kitchen and customer service experience in a structured environment with clear procedures. You will contribute directly to a positive dining experience for students, staff, and guests while developing practical skills in food preparation, sanitation, and teamwork that can support long-term growth in the food industry. Pay is $17.90.
Work Environment
The position is based in a cafeteria setting that serves students, staff, and guests during defined meal periods. You will work in a fast-paced kitchen and serving area that requires standing for extended periods, moving between stations, and performing tasks such as lifting, carrying, cleaning, and operating standard foodservice equipment. The environment emphasizes strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards, with regular cleaning, sweeping, and mopping as part of daily routines. Typical attire includes appropriate kitchen or cafeteria clothing and footwear suitable for a foodservice environment, along with any required protective items such as aprons or gloves as directed by site policies.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Whitewater, WI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $13.00 - $14.00/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 Whitewater,WI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 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.