Cook I

QUEST FOOD MANAGEMENT SERVICES•Channahon, IL

16h

About The Position

The Cook I prepares and presents menu items during cafeteria service according to Quest standards and preparation lists. The role supports day-to-day kitchen operations, including bulk preparation, catering preparation, receiving and putting away deliveries, and cleaning. The Cook I assists customers, maintains the food line professionally and consistently, supports cold preparation, salad and grab-and-go production using recipes, and serves food on the hot line. The position follows HACCP and food safety guidelines. The listed schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with weekends and holidays off. Both full-time and part-time positions are available.

Requirements

Follow HACCP and food safety guidelines.
Prepare food using recipes and preparation lists.

Responsibilities

Prepare and present menu items during cafeteria service according to Quest standards.
Follow preparation lists for items needed to execute menus.
Assist with day-to-day kitchen operations, including bulk preparation, catering preparation, product receiving, and cleaning.
Assist customers and maintain the service line in a consistent and professional manner.
Assist with cold preparation, salad production, and grab-and-go production using recipes.
Serve food on the hot line.
Follow HACCP and food safety guidelines.
Receive and put away kitchen deliveries.

Benefits

Career growth with potential promotional pathways.
Work-life balance, with no nights, weekends, or holidays and summers off.
Annual shoe credit through Shoes for Crews.
Company-paid holidays (8).
Two raises per school year based on company and individual performance.
Employee referral bonus of $500 to $1,000, with no limit on the number of referrals.
Payout of unused sick time at the end of each school year.
Pre-tax commuter benefit.
401(k) with matching.
Employee Assistance Program.
Wisely Pay Card, with access to pay up to two days early.
Discount on event spaces and catering.
Full-time employees: medical, dental, vision, and additional voluntary benefits.