Lead Cook

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401k

Paid Unused Sick Time

Shoes for Crews $40.00 Annual Credit

Free Meals

Career Path Growth

2 Guaranteed Raises a Year

Life & AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Quest Food Management Services is seeking a Lead Cook I to prepare and present menu items during service, following our standards. You will assist in cold prep, salad, and grab-and-go production, while ensuring food safety and HACCP guidelines.

Duties include bulk preparation, catering prep, receiving deliveries, and maintaining a clean, efficient kitchen. Full-time positions offer benefits including medical, dental & vision, 401k, paid unused sick time, free meals, and a clear career path with

Qualifications

• Experience in bulk preparation and catering prep.
• Ability to follow preparation lists and recipes.
• Maintains cleanliness and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and presents menu items during service following Quest standards.
• Assists in cold prep, salad and grab & go production with recipes.
• Receives and stores kitchen deliveries and supports day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Maintains professional conduct and assists customers at the line.

Skills

Food safety

HACCP knowledge

Food preparation

Customer service

Teamwork

Job description

Position Summary

Prepares and presents menu items during service of the cafeteria to Quest standards. Follows preparation list for items needed for execution of menus and assist in the day to day operations of the kitchen . Duties may include bulk preparation, catering prep, product receiving and cleaning. Assists customers and maintains line in a consistent and professional manner. Lead Cook I will assist in cold prep, salad and grab & go production with recipes. Expected to serve food on the hot line. Follow all HACCP and food safety guidelines. Receives and puts away all kitchen deliveries .

Lead Cook I Full Time Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision


• 401k


• Paid Unused Sick Time


• Shoes for Crews $40.00 Annual Credit


• Free Meals


• Career Path Growth


• 2 Guaranteed Raises a Year


• Life & AD&D Insurance


• 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.