Cook I — Fresh Prep, Grab & Go, No Nights/Weekends

Quest Food Management Services, Inc.; Highland Park (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

No nights, weekends, or holidays

Shoe Credit

Company Paid Holidays

Employee Referral Bonus

Sick time payout

Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit

401k with Matching

Employee Assistance Program

Wisely Pay Card

Discount on Event Spaces and Catering

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Quest Food Management Services, Inc. is seeking a Cook I to prepare and present menu items in the cafeteria, following the prep list, and assist in daily kitchen operations.

The role involves bulk and catering prep, customer service, and ensuring food safety standards are met on the hot line. Responsibilities include receiving deliveries, maintaining lines for customers, and supporting cold prep, grab-and-go production, with adherence to HACCP guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience in food prep or kitchen duties.
• Strong customer service mindset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced cafeteria environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and presents menu items during service in the cafeteria.
• Follows preparation list for items needed for menu execution.
• Assist in day-to-day kitchen operations, including bulk and catering prep.
• Assist customers and maintain lines in a professional manner.
• Support cold prep, salad and grab & go production.
• Serve food on the hot line.
• Follow HACCP and food safety guidelines.
• Receive and put away kitchen deliveries.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Teamwork

Job description

Quest Food Management Services, Inc. is seeking a Cook I to prepare and present menu items in the cafeteria, following the prep list, and assist in daily kitchen operations.

The role involves bulk and catering prep, customer service, and ensuring food safety standards are met on the hot line. Responsibilities include receiving deliveries, maintaining lines for customers, and supporting cold prep, grab-and-go production, with adherence to HACCP guidelines.