Lead Cook

Quest Food Management Services Llc

Highland Park (IL)

On-site

USD 23,000 - 26,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

401k
Paid Unused Sick Time
(8) Company Paid Holidays
Shoes for Crews $40.00 Annual Credit
Free Meals
Life & AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Quest Food Management Services LLC in Highland Park, IL is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare and present menu items for the high school's cafeteria, following Quest standards.

You will follow the preparation list, assist in day‑to‑day kitchen operations, help with bulk and catering prep, receive deliveries, and ensure HACCP and food safety guidelines are met. The role includes serving on the hot line and maintaining a professional line for customers, with equal opportunity employer provisions.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Job description

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Lead Cook

Full Time Service Workers Highland Park High School, Highland Park, IL, US

Salary Range: $17.00 To $19.00 Hourly

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:
  • 401k
  • Paid Unused Sick Time
  • (8) Company Paid Holidays
  • Shoes for Crews $40.00 Annual Credit
  • Free Meals
  • Life & AD&D Insurance

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.

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