Cook I

QUEST FOOD MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC•La Grange Park, IL
•$16 - $16

About The Position

The Cook I prepares and presents menu items in the cafeteria during service according to Quest standards. The role follows preparation lists to support menu execution and assists with day-to-day kitchen operations, including bulk preparation, catering preparation, receiving products, and cleaning. The Cook I also assists with 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, receives and puts away kitchen deliveries, and assists customers while maintaining service lines in a consistent and professional manner. Full-time and part-time positions are available. The position offers a work-life balance with no nights, weekends, or holidays, and summers off.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and present cafeteria menu items during service in accordance with 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 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.
  • Assist customers and maintain service lines in a consistent and professional manner.

Benefits

  • Career growth and potential future promotional pathways
  • Work-life balance, with no nights, weekends, or holidays and summers off
  • Annual shoe credit through Shoes for Crews
  • Eight company-paid holidays
  • Two raises per school year, based on company and individual performance
  • Employee referral bonus of $1,000 to $500, with no limit on referrals
  • Payment for 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
  • Medical, dental, vision, and additional voluntary benefits for full-time employees
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