Cook - Daytime Position
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 in Chicago North/North Shore suburbs; schedules and pay rates vary by location. The position is described as primarily daytime, Monday–Friday work. The listed pay range is approximately $17.00–$19.00 per hour, depending on location and experience. A $500 sign-on bonus is available at certain locations.
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 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.
Benefits
- A $500 sign-on bonus is available at certain locations.
- Primarily daytime, Monday–Friday schedules are described as an advantage of the school dining opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
