Cook I

Quest Food Management Services; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No nights

No weekends

No holidays

2 raises per year

401k with matching

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Quest Food Management Services is seeking a Cook I to prepare high-quality meals in a corporate café setting. You will follow recipes, assist with prep, and ensure food safety and proper storage. This role emphasizes teamwork, efficiency, and customer-focused service.

Benefits include growth opportunities, paid holidays, and a focus on food quality in a fast-paced environment. Full-time and part-time positions available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year cooking experience in a restaurant, café, corporate dining, hospitality, healthcare, or similar food service environment preferred.
• Food Handler Certification required.
• Allergen Awareness Training Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook breakfast, lunch, and café menu items according to recipes, production schedules, and quality standards.
• Assist with food preparation including chopping, portioning, assembling, and packaging food items.
• Ensure all food is prepared, cooked, and served in compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Maintain proper food storage, labeling, and temperature controls.
• Set up and break down kitchen stations for daily operations.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate product needs to management.
• Receive and properly store food deliveries.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment, workstations, storage areas, and service lines.
• Minimize food waste through proper production planning and portion control.
• Assist with catering orders, meetings, and special events as needed.
• Work collaboratively with café staff to provide excellent service to employees, guests, and visitors.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Time management

multitask

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

The Cook is responsible for preparing and presenting high-quality meals, grab-and-go items, and daily café offerings for employees and guests in a corporate office environment. This position ensures food is prepared safely, efficiently, and according to established recipes and quality standards while maintaining a clean and organized kitchen.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook breakfast, lunch, and café menu items according to recipes, production schedules, and quality standards.
• Assist with food preparation including chopping, portioning, assembling, and packaging food items.
• Ensure all food is prepared, cooked, and served in compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Maintain proper food storage, labeling, and temperature controls.
• Set up and break down kitchen stations for daily operations.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate product needs to management.
• Receive and properly store food deliveries.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment, workstations, storage areas, and service lines.
• Minimize food waste through proper production planning and portion control.
• Assist with catering orders, meetings, and special events as needed.
• Work collaboratively with café staff to provide excellent service to employees, guests, and visitors.
• Follow all company policies, safety procedures, and operational guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of cooking experience in a restaurant, café, corporate dining, hospitality, healthcare, or similar food service environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, food safety practices, and kitchen equipment.
• Food Handler Certification required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong commitment to food quality, customer service, and workplace safety.
• Allergen Awareness Training Certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation requirements.
• Ability to prepare a variety of menu items consistently and efficiently.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to food quality and presentation.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Customer-focused mindset and professional demeanor.
• Ability to successfully complete all company-required food safety and sanitation training.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and repetitive motions.
• Ability to work safely around hot equipment, sharp tools, and commercial kitchen machinery.

Work Environment

• Corporate office café or food service operation.
• Fast-paced kitchen environment with exposure to heat, steam, and cooking equipment.
• Typically operates during weekday business hours, with occasional support for special events or catering functions.

Reports To: Chef Manager, Café Manager, or Food Service Director

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Preferred Traits

• Dependable and punctual.
• Service-oriented with a positive attitude.
• Ability to maintain composure during busy meal periods.
• Flexible and willing to assist in multiple areas of café operations as needed.

Cook I Benefits - As a Part or Full Time Hourly Quest Team Member, you can expect:

• Career growth with potential for future promotional pathways
• Work-life balance, no nights, no weekends, no holidays!
• Annual Shoe Credit through Shoes for Crews
• Company Paid Holidays
• 2 Raises per 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 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.