Lead Cook

Quest Food Management Services; Northfield Township (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Quest Food Management Services seeks a Lead Cook I to prepare and present menu items during service to Quest standards. The role follows preparation lists, assists in day-to-day kitchen operations, and supports bulk and catering prep, product receiving and cleaning.

The position involves leading in cold prep, salad and grab-&-go production, and serving on the hot line. Full-time and part-time positions are available at Quest.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to prepare and present menu items according to standards.
• Experience with line cooking and hot/cold prep.
• Know-how of HACCP principles and food safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present menu items during service according to Quest standards.
• Follow prep lists and assist in day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Assist with bulk preparation, catering prep,Receiving and cleaning duties.
• Maintain a clean, organized line and assist customers as needed.
• Lead Cook I supports cold prep, salad and grab-&-go production with recipes; serve on the hot line.
• Receive and store kitchen deliveries.

Skills

Food preparation

Line cooking

HACCP knowledge

Food safety

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.