School Kitchen Food Service Worker - Growth & Benefits

Quest Food Management Services, Inc.; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth with potential for promo

No nights or weekends

Free daily meals

Tuition/shoe discounts

Paid time off

401k

Employee referral bonus

Healthy work-life balance

Health benefits (full-time)

Job summary

Quest Food Management Services, Inc. is seeking a reliable Food Service Worker to support daily school kitchen production. The role involves preparing ingredients, assembling meals, serving students, and keeping a clean, safe work environment.

The ideal candidate works efficiently in a team, follows standardized recipes and meal schedules, and adheres to food safety guidelines, including labeling and inventory practices. No nights, weekends, or holidays.

Qualifications

• Previous food service experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality required.
• Serve Safe Certified or ability to obtain certification upon hire.
• Must pass federal background check.
• Ability to read, speak, and comprehend English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fruits, vegetables, and other menu items according to standardized recipes and meal schedules.
• Wash, cut, portion, cook, and package food products for distribution.
• Assist with meal assembly and service to ensure accuracy and quality standards are met.
• Label, date, and store food products following food safety guidelines.
• Operate kitchen equipment including ovens, steam tables, and knives.
• Maintain clean and organized workstations throughout the shift.
• Follow HAACP procedures and document food temperatures as required.
• Assist with receiving deliveries and stocking inventory using FIFO procedures.
• Support cooks with food preparation and other duties as assigned.
• Work efficiently to meet production deadlines.
• Adhere to all company, local, state, and federal food safety and sanitation guidelines.

Skills

Team player

Follow instructions

Reliable attendance

Serve Safe Certified

Job description

Quest Food Management Services, Inc. is seeking a reliable Food Service Worker to support daily school kitchen production. The role involves preparing ingredients, assembling meals, serving students, and keeping a clean, safe work environment.

The ideal candidate works efficiently in a team, follows standardized recipes and meal schedules, and adheres to food safety guidelines, including labeling and inventory practices. No nights, weekends, or holidays.