Lead Cook

QUEST FOOD MANAGEMENT SERVICES•Mundelein, IL

About The Position

Prepares and presents menu items during cafeteria service in accordance with Quest standards. Follows preparation lists for menu execution and assists with day-to-day kitchen operations. Duties may include bulk preparation, catering preparation, product receiving, and cleaning. Assists customers and maintains the service line in a consistent, professional manner. Lead Cook I assists with cold preparation, salad and grab-and-go production using recipes, and serves food on the hot line. Follows HACCP and food safety guidelines and receives and puts away kitchen deliveries.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and present menu items during cafeteria service to Quest standards.
  • Follow preparation lists for menu execution.
  • Assist with day-to-day kitchen operations.
  • Perform bulk preparation and catering preparation as needed.
  • Receive products and kitchen deliveries, and put deliveries away.
  • Clean as needed.
  • 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.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401(k)
  • Paid unused sick time (8)
  • Company-paid holidays (5)
  • Shoes for Crews
  • $40 annual credit
  • Free meals
  • Career path growth
  • Two guaranteed raises a year
  • Life and AD&D insurance
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