Food Service Worker

QUEST FOOD MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free daily meal

No nights or weekends

Paid holidays

Shoe credit

401k with matching

PTO and sick time

Job summary

QUEST FOOD MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC is hiring a Food Service Worker in Vernon Hills, IL. This part-time position supports daily food production in a school kitchen, handling ingredient prep, food assembly, and student meals while maintaining safety and cleanliness.

The shift runs Monday through Friday, 8am to 1pm, with no nights, weekends, or holidays. Previous food service experience is welcome but not required, with Serve Safe certification or the ability to obtain it upon hire.

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 Certification or ability to obtain it upon hire.
• Must pass federal background check.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fruits, vegetables, and other menu items according to recipes and schedules.
• Wash, cut, portion, cook, and package food products.
• Assist with meal assembly and service to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Label, date, and store food following safety guidelines.
• Operate kitchen equipment (ovens, steam tables, knives).
• Maintain clean and organized workstations and follow HACCP procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Written and verbal instructions

Reliability & punctuality

English reading/writing

Food safety awareness

Education

Serve Safe Certification (or ability to obtain)

Job description

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Food Service Worker

Full Time Service Workers Vernon Hills High School, Vernon Hills, IL, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 4562

Salary Range: $15.00 To $17.00 Hourly

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 part-time position follows the Woodridge SD 68 school calendar and starts in August. Monday- Friday 8am-1pm.No Nights, weekends, or 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, 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 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 loud, fast paced kitchen environment.

Food Service Worker 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!
• Free meal daily
• Annual Shoe Credit through Shoes for Crews
• (5) Company Paid Holidays
• 2 Raises per School Year (based off performance reviews)
• $500.00 Employee Referral Bonus (no limit to number of employee referrals)
• Paid Time Off
• Sick time after 1 year of service
• Pay Out Unused Sick Time (at the end of every school year)
• 401k 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