Operations Assistant, School Dining — Flexible Hours

Quest Food Management Services; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Food Management Services in Gurnee, IL is seeking an Operations Assistant to support unit management and daily operations in a school dining setting. This hourly role requires reliable performance, communication, and teamwork to uphold Quest's standards.

You will assist the Unit Manager and District Manager, handle opening/closing, billing, cash control, and coordination with staff and vendors, while delivering fresh, high-quality meals.

Responsibilities

• Cascades the vision of Quest Food Management Services ensuring the Quest vision, values and founding principles are effectively communicated, understood and practiced.
• Demonstrates commitment to Quest vision, values and missions through actions on a daily basis.
• Reports to scheduled shift on time and in complete uniform as outlined in the Quest team member handbook.
• Performs Opening / Closing responsibilities of unit as required.
• Completes weekly / monthly catering billing.
• Maintains open, effective communications with management, staff, catering customers and Quest corporate offices.
• Communicates with Unit Manager on all issues.
• Assists & oversees cash control, daily deposits, logs, vending revenue, and prepayments (cash and online purchases).
• Assists in new hire screening, coordination and submission of personnel files and new hire paperwork.
• Maintains high service, cleanliness, food quality, asset control, and training across teams.
• Works with other Quest Managers/Directors as a team player when needed in other locations.

Job description

Quest Food Management Services in Gurnee, IL is seeking an Operations Assistant to support unit management and daily operations in a school dining setting. This hourly role requires reliable performance, communication, and teamwork to uphold Quest's standards.

You will assist the Unit Manager and District Manager, handle opening/closing, billing, cash control, and coordination with staff and vendors, while delivering fresh, high-quality meals.