Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen & Menu Innovation

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

Job summary

Quest Food Management Services, Inc. in Chicago, IL is seeking an experienced Lead/Line Cook to plan, prepare, and present menu items to the chef/manager’s standards. You will prepare production lists and lead daily kitchen operations alongside staff.

The ideal candidate has at least five years in lead or line cooking, knowledge of HACCP, and strong communication skills. This role emphasizes teamwork in a fast-paced cafeteria environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in culinary arts or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five years Lead/Line Cook experience.
• Meet and maintain state and local Food Handler certification requirements.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Cascades Quest vision and values through daily actions and communication.
• Assembles and presents all menu items to standard recipes.
• Follow HACCP and food safety guidelines in all tasks.
• Lead in sanitation and maintain production kitchens and facilities.
• Create weekly/monthly menus and manage food ordering and par levels.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Food safety

Education

Associate degree in culinary arts

Job description

Quest Food Management Services, Inc. in Chicago, IL is seeking an experienced Lead/Line Cook to plan, prepare, and present menu items to the chef/manager’s standards. You will prepare production lists and lead daily kitchen operations alongside staff.

The ideal candidate has at least five years in lead or line cooking, knowledge of HACCP, and strong communication skills. This role emphasizes teamwork in a fast-paced cafeteria environment.