Cook I

QUEST FOOD MANAGEMENT SERVICES•Deerfield, IL
•Onsite

About The Position

Prepares and presents menu items during service in the cafeteria to meet Quest standards. Follows preparation list for items needed for execution of menus and assist in the day-to-day operations of the kitchen. Duties may include bulk preparation, catering prep, product receiving and cleaning. Assist customers and maintain line s in a consistent and professional manner. Cook I will assist in cold prep, salad and grab & go production with recipes. Expected to serve food on the hot line. Follow all HACCP and food safety guidelines. Receives and puts away all kitchen deliveries. Assisting with stocking and setting up the kitchen stations. Preparing food including cleaning and cutting the ingredients and cooking main dishes, desserts, appetizers and snacks. Plating prepared foods based on senior chef’s guidance. Working with servers to ensure that orders are completed according to request and on time. Washing and cleaning the kitchen and cooking utensils and storing the equipment at the end of shifts. Ensuring that the kitchen operation procedures and hygiene meet food safety standards and regulation.

Requirements

  • Must be able to follow HACCP and food safety guidelines.
  • Must be able to receive and put away kitchen deliveries.
  • Must be able to assist with stocking and setting up kitchen stations.
  • Must be able to prepare food including cleaning and cutting ingredients and cooking main dishes, desserts, appetizers and snacks.
  • Must be able to plate prepared foods.
  • Must be able to work with servers to ensure orders are completed.
  • Must be able to wash and clean the kitchen and cooking utensils and store equipment.
  • Must ensure kitchen operation procedures and hygiene meet food safety standards and regulation.

Responsibilities

  • Prepares and presents menu items during service in the cafeteria.
  • Follows preparation list for items needed for execution of menus.
  • Assist in the day-to-day operations of the kitchen.
  • Bulk preparation, catering prep, product receiving and cleaning.
  • Assist customers and maintain lines in a consistent and professional manner.
  • Assist in cold prep, salad and grab & go production with recipes.
  • Serve food on the hot line.
  • Follow all HACCP and food safety guidelines.
  • Receives and puts away all kitchen deliveries.
  • Assist with stocking and setting up the kitchen stations.
  • Prepare food including cleaning and cutting ingredients and cooking main dishes, desserts, appetizers and snacks.
  • Plate prepared foods based on senior chef’s guidance.
  • Work with servers to ensure orders are completed according to request and on time.
  • Wash and clean the kitchen and cooking utensils and store equipment at the end of shifts.
  • Ensure kitchen operation procedures and hygiene meet food safety standards and regulation.

Benefits

  • Career growth with potential for future promotional pathways
  • Work-life balance, no nights, no weekends, no holidays and summers off!
  • Annual Shoe Credit through Shoes for Crews
  • 8 Company Paid Holidays
  • 2 Raises per School Year (based on Company and Individual performance)
  • $1,000.00 to $500.00 Employee Referral Bonus (no limit to number of employee referrals)
  • Pay Out Unused Sick Time (at the end of every school year)
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit
  • 401k with Matching
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wisely Pay Card – Get paid up to 2 days ahead of time
  • Discount on Event Spaces and Catering
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Additional Voluntary Benefits (Full Time Only)
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