Lead Cook – Multi-Station Kitchen & Catering

Quest Food Management Services, Inc.; Wilmette (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Food Management Services, Inc. is hiring a Cook III for our cafeteria operations in Wilmette, IL. You will prepare and present menu items to Quest standards, assist in day-to-day kitchen tasks, and work across multiple stations while maintaining quality and safety.

You will follow production sheets, manage inventory, train Cook I and II, and ensure proper sanitation under HACCP guidelines. The role requires collaboration with the culinary team and adherence to state and local regulations.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years as Cook II or Kitchen Supervisor.
• State and local Food Handler certification.
• Ability to follow recipes and perform measurements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present menu items to Quest standards.
• Follow production sheets and standardized recipes.
• Assist in day-to-day kitchen operations and training Cook I/II.
• Maintain sanitation and HACCP compliance across all stations.
• Assist with ordering, inventory, and maintaining par levels.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Recipe following

Arithmetic skills

Kitchen supervision

Education

Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts

3+ years as Cook II or Kitchen Supervisor

Food Handler certification

Job description

Quest Food Management Services, Inc. is hiring a Cook III for our cafeteria operations in Wilmette, IL. You will prepare and present menu items to Quest standards, assist in day-to-day kitchen tasks, and work across multiple stations while maintaining quality and safety.

You will follow production sheets, manage inventory, train Cook I and II, and ensure proper sanitation under HACCP guidelines. The role requires collaboration with the culinary team and adherence to state and local regulations.