Cook I

Quest Food Management Services; Highwood (IL); On-site; USD 17,908 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Work-life balance

Shoe credit

Company holidays

Referral bonus

Sick time payout

Pre-Tax commuter benefit

401k with matching

Employee Assistance Program

Wisely Pay Card

Event space discount

Full-time medical/dental/vision

Job summary

Quest Food Management Services is seeking a Cook I to prepare and present menu items during service in the cafeteria, following preparation lists and assisting in day-to-day kitchen operations. Duties include bulk prep, catering prep, product receiving, and cleaning, while serving customers and maintaining lines.

The role requires adherence to HACCP and food safety guidelines; you will receive and store deliveries and support cold prep, salads, and grab-and-go production on the hot line.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service or kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety guidelines.
• Ability to assist in multiple kitchen stations.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and presents menu items during service in the cafeteria to meet Quest standards.
• Follows preparation list for items needed for execution of menus and assist in the day-to-day operations of the kitchen.
• Assist customers and maintain lines in a consistent and professional manner.
• Cook I will assist in cold prep, salad and grab & go production with recipes.
• Expected to serve food on the hot line.
• Follow all HACCP and food safety guidelines.
• Receives and puts away all kitchen deliveries.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Teamwork

Customer service

HACCP knowledge

Communication

Job description

Position Summary

Prepares and presents menu items during service in the cafeteria to meet Quest standards. Follows preparation list for items needed for execution of menus and assist in the day-to-day operations of the kitchen. Duties may include bulk preparation, catering prep, product receiving and cleaning. Assist customers and maintain lines in a consistent and professional manner. Cook I will assist in cold prep, salad and grab & go production with recipes. Expected to serve food on the hot line. Follow all HACCP and food safety guidelines. Receives and puts away all kitchen deliveries.

Benefits

• Career growth with potential for future promotional pathways
• Work‑life balance, no nights, no weekends, no holidays and summers off!
• Annual Shoe Credit through Shoes for Crews
• Company Paid Holidays
• 2 Raises per School Year (based on Company and Individual performance)
• $1,000.00 to $500.00 Employee Referral Bonus (no limit to number of employee referrals)
• Pay Out Unused Sick Time (at the end of every school year)
• Pre‑Tax Commuter Benefit
• 401k with Matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wisely Pay Card – Get paid up to 2 days ahead of time
• Discount on Event Spaces and Catering
• Full Time Only Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Additional Voluntary Benefits

There are full‑time and part‑time positions available. For more information about Quest Food Management Services, please visit our website at https://www.questfms.com/.

Quest Food Management Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.