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Cook

CEI
Akron, OH Full Time | Other
POSTED ON 7/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/6/2026
Cook
Location: On-site, Akron OH
Hours: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm
Contract: W2 only, 24 month contract with potential for extension or conversion to full time with either the client or CEI
Pay: $19 /hour optional medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match

Overview
Demonstrating applied understanding of food service fundamentals, this role involves leading catering operations, line cooking, and ensuring high standards of sanitation and customer service. Candidates with extensive experience and a proactive approach to process improvement are encouraged to read further.

Key Responsibilities
  • Solid understanding of food service basics (sanitation, ordering, rotation, menu planning, customer service, knife skills, hygiene)
  • Lead catering operations, including soups, entrées, convenience items, and salad bar prep
  • Line cooking in a fast-paced environment (setup, cooking to order, cleaning, safe food storage)
  • Works with urgency to meet goals and deadlines
  • Maintains safe, efficient kitchen practices and etiquette
  • Supports team and leadership by improving processes and workflows
  • Organizes catering events, including menu planning and logistics with customers
  • Manages multiple tasks and projects independently
  • Assists with grill station setup and daily operations
  • Uses food service ordering systems and supports customers with them
  • Assists with invoice processing
  • Delivers strong customer service and collaborates with team and leadership
  • Identifies issues and implements solutions
  • Seeks learning opportunities and develops skills
  • Contributes ideas to improve efficiency and standardize processes
  • Mentors and supports team members
  • Assists with weekly inventory ordering
  • Plans weekly menus and manages inventory

Required Skills
  • Minimum of 6 years relevant work experience.
  • Deliver quality, accurate work within established deadlines.
  • Written and verbal communication skills.
  • Time management skills.
  • Exercise independent judgment on projects and assignments.
  • Manager level ServSafe Certified or become certified within six months of hiring.
  • Able to physically perform tasks involving bending, stooping, lifting up to 50 pounds, and walking and standing for extended periods of time.
  • Able to work as part of a team.

Required Education
High school diploma or GED required. Culinary or other related degree preferred.
Preferred Skills

Why Should I Apply?
This role offers an opportunity to leverage extensive culinary experience in a dynamic environment, with potential for career growth and development. Join a team committed to excellence in food service operations.

About CEI:
As a trusted technology partner, CEI delivers solutions that help our customers transform their business and achieve meaningful results. From strategy and custom application development through application management - our technology and digital experience services are tailored to meet each unique need of our customers. Our staffing solutions bring specialized skills to complement our customers' workforce and project requirements.

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