Lead Cook

Quest Food Management Services; Maywood (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Dental Vision

401k

Paid Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Shoes for Crews

Free Meals

Career Growth

Raises Twice Yearly

Life AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Quest Food Management Services in Illinois is seeking a Lead Cook I to prepare and present menu items according to Quest standards. You will follow the preparation list, assist in day-to-day kitchen operations, handle bulk and catering prep, receive deliveries, and help maintain a clean and safe line.

This full‑time role offers benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid sick time, holidays, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Follows preparation list for items needed for execution of menus.
• Assists in day to day operations of the kitchen and lead cook tasks.
• Includes bulk preparation, catering prep, product receiving and cleaning.

Responsibilities

• Lead Cook I will assist in cold prep, salad and grab & go production with recipes.
• Expected to serve food on the hot line.
• Maintain line in a consistent and professional manner.
• Follow all HACCP and food safety guidelines.

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
• Company Paid Holidays
• 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.