Culinary Lead — School Cafeteria & Catering

Quest Food Management Services Llc; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Food Management Services Llc is seeking a Cook III at Glenbrook North High School in Northbrook, IL. The role involves preparing and presenting menu items, ensuring adherence to Quest standards, and supporting day-to-day kitchen operations.

Ideal candidates have an Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts, 3+ years in similar roles, and Food Handler certification. The position requires ability to work across at least three kitchen stations and follow recipes precisely.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform simple arithmetic and understand measurements and conversions.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and production sheets.
• Experience working across multiple kitchen stations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present menu items per Quest standards.
• Follow HACCP guidelines and food safety regulations.
• Assist in ordering, inventory, and par levels.
• Train Cook I and Cook II personnel.
• Maintain sanitation and teamwork on the line.

Skills

Arithmetic skills

Recipe following

Multi-station cooking

Education

Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts

Food Handler certification

Job description

Quest Food Management Services Llc is seeking a Cook III at Glenbrook North High School in Northbrook, IL. The role involves preparing and presenting menu items, ensuring adherence to Quest standards, and supporting day-to-day kitchen operations.

Ideal candidates have an Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts, 3+ years in similar roles, and Food Handler certification. The position requires ability to work across at least three kitchen stations and follow recipes precisely.