Cook I

Quest Food Management Services; Roselle (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Work-life balance

Shoe credit

Paid holidays

Raises per school year

Referral bonus

Sick time payout

Pre-tax commuter benefit

401k with matching

Employee assistance program

Wisely Pay Card

Event space discount

Full-time benefits

Job summary

Quest Food Management Services in Roselle, IL is seeking a Cook I to support daily kitchen operations and food preparation. You will prepare and present menu items, follow preparation lists, and assist with bulk and catering prep while maintaining a clean, professional line.

You’ll also help with cold prep, salads, grab-and-go items, and hot-line service, ensuring HACCP compliance. The role includes receiving and storing deliveries, contributing to a smooth service, and helping the team uphold

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and kitchen operations.
• Ability to follow recipes and HACCP guidelines.
• Strong teamwork and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present menu items during service.
• Follow preparation lists for menu execution.
• Assist in day-to-day kitchen operations and bulk/ catering prep.
• Assist customers and maintain an organized, clean line.
• Assist in cold prep, salad, and grab-and-go production.
• Serve food on the hot line and receive/store deliveries.

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 line s 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.

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 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.