Line Cook — Growth, Great Benefits & No Nights

Quest Food Management Services; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Work-life balance

Free meals

Shoe credit

Company holidays

Annual raises

Referral bonus

Sick time payout

Commuter benefit

401k

EAP

Wisely Pay Card

Event space discount

Full-time health benefits

Job summary

Quest Food Management Services is seeking an entry-level Cook I to prepare and present menu items on the hot line in our Elgin, IL facility. The role supports cold prep, salad and grab-&-go production, following a set preparation list and recipes while ensuring food safety standards.

You will assist in bulk and catering prep, receive deliveries, and help maintain a clean, professional kitchen line for customers throughout service.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and presents menu items during service to Quest standards.
• Follow preparation lists for items needed to execute menus.
• Assist in day-to-day kitchen operations including bulk prep, catering prep, receiving and cleaning.
• Assist customers and maintain a clean, professional line.
• Cook I will assist in cold prep, salads, and grab-&-go production with recipes.
• Serve food on the hot line and maintain HACCP and food safety guidelines.
• Receive and store all kitchen deliveries.

Job description

Quest Food Management Services is seeking an entry-level Cook I to prepare and present menu items on the hot line in our Elgin, IL facility. The role supports cold prep, salad and grab-&-go production, following a set preparation list and recipes while ensuring food safety standards.

You will assist in bulk and catering prep, receive deliveries, and help maintain a clean, professional kitchen line for customers throughout service.