Cook - Daytime Position

QUEST FOOD MANAGEMENT SERVICES•Winnetka, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook prepares and serves fresh, high-quality meals while meeting Quest's standards for food quality, safety, sanitation, and guest service. This hands-on culinary role involves preparing menu items according to established recipes and production requirements, and helping ensure food is ready on time and presented consistently. Opportunities are available at multiple locations in Chicago and the North/North Shore suburbs. Schedules and pay vary by location; the recruiting team will help identify a suitable opportunity.

Requirements

Working knowledge of basic cooking techniques and commercial kitchen equipment.
Ability to follow recipes and production instructions.
Understanding of basic food safety and sanitation practices.
Dependable and able to maintain a consistent work schedule.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Strong attention to food quality, cleanliness, and safety.
Ability to communicate effectively with managers and team members.
Food Handler certification or ability to obtain required certification.
Ability to successfully complete any background or clearance requirements applicable to the specific account.

Nice To Haves

Previous cooking or food preparation experience in a restaurant, school, healthcare, corporate dining, catering, or other food service environment.

Responsibilities

Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes, production needs, and Quest standards.
Follow established portioning, presentation, and quality standards.
Prepare ingredients and complete daily food production for assigned meal periods.
Set up and maintain food stations for service.
Ensure food is prepared and served at appropriate temperatures.
Assist with receiving, stocking, rotating, and properly storing food and supplies.
Monitor product levels and communicate inventory or supply needs to management.
Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen and work area.
Follow food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and allergen procedures.
Label, date, store, and rotate food products properly.
Safely operate kitchen equipment and properly use knives and other culinary tools.
Provide friendly and professional service to students, guests, clients, and fellow team members.
Assist other team members and areas of the operation as needed.
Follow Quest policies, procedures, and safety standards.