Cook I - Position starts in August- Monday through Friday

Quest Food Management Services; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shoe Credit

Holidays Paid

Raises per year

Sick Time Payout

Pre-Tax Benefits

401k Matching

Employee Assistance

Wisely Pay Card

Event Space Discount

Full-Time Benefits

Job summary

Quest Food Management Services is seeking a dependable Cook I for a daytime shift in Joliet, IL. The role supports school districts, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., no nights or weekends.

You will prepare, cook, and portion meals in a high-volume commissary setting, using ovens, tilt skillets, kettles, steamers, and slicers. Ideal candidates bring a high school diploma (or equivalent) and experience in commercial kitchens or school nutrition programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen, institutional food service, school nutrition program, healthcare, catering, or commissary environment preferred.
• Ability to read and follow recipes, production records, and written instructions.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Serve Safe certification preferred or ability to obtain certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and portion food according to recipes.
• Operate commercial equipment including ovens, tilt skillet, kettles, steamers, and slicers.
• Produce high volume menu items while maintaining taste, appearance, and quality.
• Follow production plans and monitor temperatures to meet safety standards.
• Assist with receiving, rotating, and storing all food products.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work area and report issues to supervisors.

Skills

Food prep

Safety aware

Reading recipes

Food safety

Serve Safe

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Ovens

Tilt skillet

Kettles

Steamers

Slicers

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a dependable, high energy, team player to work on a team that prepares and cooks large quantities of food in a commissary kitchen that produces meals for multiple locations.

The ideal candidate is motivated with a strong work ethic who enjoys being part of a team. Candidates must be reliable and capable of performing efficiently in a high volume production environment.

This position supports school districts and follows the school calendar. Enjoy a predictable daytime schedule Monday - Friday 6am-2pm. No nights, weekends, or holidays. The position starts in August.

• Prepare cook and portion food according to recipes
• Operate commercial equipment including ovens, tilt skillet, kettles, steamers, and slicers
• Produce high volume menu items while maintaining consistency in taste, appearance, and quality
• Follow production plans
• Monitor and document food temperatures according to food safety standards
• Assist with receiving, rotating, and storing all food products
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work area
• Communicate production concerns, shortages, or equipment issues to supervisors promptly
• Support special events, catering, and menu changes as needed

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Previous experience in a commercial kitchen, institutional food service ,school nutrition program, healthcare, catering, or commissary environment preferred

Ability to read and follow recipes, production records, and written instructions

Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices

Serve Safe certification preferred or ability to obtain certification upon hire

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. regularly

Ability to push and pull carts weighing up to 50 lbs.

Ability to work in hot, cold, and wet environments

Frequent bending, reaching, stooping, and repetitive motions

Cook I Benefits - As a 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

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.

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Monday through Friday 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.