Lead Cook - Multistation & Menu Innovation

Quest Food Management Services; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Food Management Services is seeking a Cook III to prepare and present menu items during service, following production sheets and standardized recipes. You will assist in cold prep, salads, and grab & go production, ensuring hot foods are produced to Quest standards and HACCP guidelines.

You will help place orders, train Cook I/II, and support sanitation, inventory, and daily cleaning. The role requires at least Associates degree in culinary arts or equivalent, plus a minimum of 3 years of

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as Cook II or Kitchen Supervisor.
• Responsible for meeting and maintaining state and local certification requirements (certified as a Food Handler).
• Ability to follow recipes and perform basic arithmetic.

Responsibilities

• Cascades the vision of Quest Food Management Services ensuring the Quest vision, values and founding principles are effectively communicated.
• Prepare food as assigned and per directions, production sheets, standardized recipes, and time schedule.
• Accurately assemble and present all menu items.
• Follow Quest, local, State and Federal guidelines for proper handling of food products.
• Maintain sanitation of the line and production kitchen; work as part of a team.
• Assist in ordering, inventory, and maintaining par levels; train Cook I and II personnel.

Education

Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts

3 years of experience as Cook II or Kitchen Supervisor

Food Handler certification

Job description

Quest Food Management Services is seeking a Cook III to prepare and present menu items during service, following production sheets and standardized recipes. You will assist in cold prep, salads, and grab & go production, ensuring hot foods are produced to Quest standards and HACCP guidelines.

You will help place orders, train Cook I/II, and support sanitation, inventory, and daily cleaning. The role requires at least Associates degree in culinary arts or equivalent, plus a minimum of 3 years of