Food Service Worker

Quest Food Management Services; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free daily meal

Paid time off

401(k) with matching

Sick time after 1 year of service

No holidays (summer breaks)

Job summary

Quest Food Management Services serves as the school kitchen operator responsible for daily production, ingredient prep, and service to students. The role emphasizes teamwork, punctuality, and strict adherence to food safety guidelines to meet daily production goals.

Primary duties include preparing items, portioning, labeling, and ensuring clean stations while following recipes and HACCP procedures. A Serve Safe certification is preferred or obtainable upon hire, with a federal background check

Qualifications

• Previous food service experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality required.
• Serve Safe Certified or the ability to obtain certification upon hire.
• Must pass a federal background check.
• Ability to read, speak, and comprehend English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fruits, vegetables, and other menu items according to standardized recipes and meal schedules.
• Wash, cut, portion, cook, and package food products for distribution.
• Assist with meal assembly and service to ensure accuracy and quality standards are met.
• Label, date, and store food products following food safety guidelines.
• Operate kitchen equipment including ovens, steam tables, and knives.
• Maintain clean and organized workstations throughout the shift.
• Follow HAACP procedures and document food temperatures as required.
• Assist with receiving deliveries and stocking inventory using FIFO procedures.
• Support cooks with food preparation and other duties as assigned.
• Work efficiently to meet production deadlines.
• Adhere to all company, local, state, and federal food safety and sanitation guidelines.

Skills

Ability to follow written and verbal​:

Teamwork and collaboration

Reliable attendance & punctuality

Serve Safe Certified or cert on hire

English literacy

Background check clearance

Job description

Position Summary

The food service worker supports daily food production operations in a school kitchen that serves students. The position is responsible for preparing ingredients, assembling food items, serving students meals, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. The ideal candidate is reliable, energetic, and able to work efficiently as part of a team to meet daily production goals.

This position starts in August. Monday–Sunday AM/PM. No holidays.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare fruits, vegetables, and other menu items according to standardized recipes and meal schedules.
• Wash, cut, portion, cook, and package food products for distribution.
• Assist with meal assembly and service to ensure accuracy and quality standards are met.
• Label, date, and store food products following food safety guidelines.
• Operate kitchen equipment including ovens, steam tables, and knives.
• Maintain clean and organized workstations throughout the shift.
• Follow HAACP procedures and document food temperatures as required.
• Assist with receiving deliveries and stocking inventory using FIFO procedures.
• Support cooks with food preparation and other duties as assigned.
• Work efficiently to meet production deadlines.
• Adhere to all company, local, state, and federal food safety and sanitation guidelines.

Qualifications

• Previous food service, restaurant, or cafeteria experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality required.
• Serve Safe Certified or the ability to obtain certification upon hire.
• Must pass a federal background check.
• Ability to read, speak, and comprehend English.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 25 lbs.
• Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, and repetitive hand movements.
• Ability to work in a loud, fast‑paced kitchen environment.

Benefits

• Career growth with potential for future promotional pathways.
• Work‑life balance: no holidays and summers off.
• Free daily meal.
• Annual Shoe Credit through Shoes for Crews.
• Company paid holidays.
• Two raises per school year (based on performance reviews).
• $500.00 employee referral bonus (no limit to number of referrals).
• Paid time off.
• Sick time after 1 year of service.
• Pay out unused sick time at the end of each school year.
• Pre‑tax commuter benefit.
• 401(k) with matching.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee discount 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.