C1 Staffing · Plano, TX · $25.19/hour
C1 Staffing is hiring an experienced Cook for a short-term, three-day assignment in Plano, TX 75024. The role pays $25.19 per hour, and you are paid weekly by C1 Staffing.
This is a strong fit for a seasoned kitchen professional who can step in, read a recipe or production sheet, and deliver quality meals without a long ramp-up period. You will be working alongside an established kitchen team, so comfort with a fast meal period and standard commercial equipment matters more than a lengthy orientation.
What you will do:- Prepare, cook, and portion menu items according to recipes, production sheets, and portion standards- Hold to portion standards consistently so plate counts and food cost stay on target- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and temperature-control requirements throughout the shift- Monitor and maintain proper holding and cooking temperatures for prepared items- Maintain a clean, organized workstation during service and between tasks- Assist with kitchen cleanup, including breakdown of your station and equipment- Work cooperatively with kitchen and service staff during meal periods to keep food moving- Use standard commercial kitchen equipment and knives safely and efficiently
Schedule and pay:- Pay is $25.19 per hour- Paid weekly by C1 Staffing- Short-term, three-day assignment- Gig and shift-based work that may be ongoing based on client need and your availability
What you will need:- Must be 18 or older- Prior professional cooking experience in a high-volume or institutional kitchen- Solid knife skills and familiarity with standard commercial kitchen equipment- Ability to read and follow recipes, production sheets, and portion standards- Ability to stand for extended periods during the shift- Ability to lift and carry kitchen items- Ability to work in a hot kitchen environment- Reliable attendance for all scheduled assignment days- Clean, professional kitchen attire and closed-toe, slip-resistant shoes
A few notes on what makes this assignment go well. Cooks who arrive ready in proper attire, check in with the kitchen lead, and ask about production sheets and portion sizes up front tend to settle in within the first hour. Because the engagement is short, consistency across all scheduled days is the single most important thing you can bring. If you have worked banquet lines, cafeterias, healthcare or school kitchens, or any setting where volume and timing drive the service, you already know the rhythm this role calls for.
Why work with C1:C1 Staffing pays weekly and serves as your employer of record, so your pay, paperwork, and assignment questions all run through one place. Our recruiters are available to talk through expectations before your first shift and to follow up once the assignment is underway. Workers who show up on time and do solid work are the first people we call when the next assignment opens, and many of our cooks move from a single short engagement into steady, repeat work.
Apply today to be considered for this short-term Cook assignment in Plano.
C1 Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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