Kitchen Supervisor

Quest Food Management Services Llc; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shoe credit

Paid holidays

401k with Matching

Career growth & paid training

Job summary

Quest Food Management Services is seeking a Full-Time Kitchen Leader at Deerfield High School in Deerfield, IL. The role supervises the kitchen operations, develops menus, trains staff, and ensures a high-quality guest experience with strong focus on safety, sanitation, and asset protection.

Responsibilities include directing daily kitchen workflow, coordinating tasks between cooks and prep staff, and leading shifts.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily kitchen workflow, assign stations, and coordinate tasks between cooks, prep staff, and other kitchen team members
• Lead during shifts, often cooking alongside staff, filling in on stations during peak service
• Uphold culinary standards by checking portion sizes, cooking methods, and plate presentation
• Assist in menu development, cost control, and portion management
• Enforce health and safety regulations, conduct regular inspections, and ensure compliance with sanitation guidelines
• Oversee food storage, labeling, temperature logs, and equipment maintenance

Job description

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Full Time Service Workers Deerfield High School, Deerfield, IL, US

Salary Range: $22.00 To $25.00 Hourly

Position Summary

Supervises the entire scope of Kitchen Operations. Develops and executes menus, trains, supervises and motivates the kitchen team. Creates the "WOW" experience for guests of Quest. Supervises entire cycle of food ordering methods, deliveries, inventory, production, menu creation, creativity, developing new ideas and concepts, presentation, safety systems, catering event execution, unit cleanliness systems, security of company assets, and willingness to be a team player within our company.

1. Leadership & Workflow Management

Direct daily kitchen workflow, assign stations, and coordinate tasks between cooks, prep staff, and other kitchen team members

Lead during shifts, often cooking alongside staff, filling in on stations during peak service

2. Food Quality & Standards

Uphold culinary standards by checking portion sizes, cooking methods, and plate presentation

Assist in menu development, cost control, and portion management

3. Health, Safety & Sanitation

Enforce health and safety regulations, conduct regular inspections, and ensure compliance with sanitation guidelines

Oversee food storage, labeling, temperature logs, and equipment maintenance

As a Part and Full-Time Hourly Quest Team Member, you can expect:

Career growth and paid training

Work-life balance, no nights, no weekends, summers off

Annual Shoes for Crews $40.00 Credit

(8) Paid holidays

2 raises/year (based off performance reviews)

Paid unused Sick Time

Public Transportation/Parking Benefit Pre-Tax Plan

Illinois Paid Leave Work Act (up to 40 hours/year for FT, avg hours/week per year for PT)

401k with Matching

Full Time Only Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Additional Voluntary Benefits

There are full-time and part-time positions available. 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.