Cook I in Deerfield, Illinois at Quest Food Mangement TL

Love working with food, but ready for a schedule that gives you your life back?

Quest Food Management Services is looking for dependable, energetic Cook I team members to join our school food service team. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen, take pride in preparing quality food, and want a role with no nights, no weekends, no holidays, and summers off, this could be a great fit.

Both full-time and part-time opportunities are available.

As a Cook I, you’ll help keep our kitchen running smoothly while preparing and serving fresh, quality meals that meet Quest standards. Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and presenting menu items for cafeteria service

• Following daily preparation lists and recipes to support menu execution

• Assisting with bulk food preparation and catering preparation

• Preparing cold items, salads, and grab-and-go offerings

• Serving guests on the hot food line in a friendly and professional manner

• Assisting customers and keeping serving lines clean, organized, and well maintained

• Receiving kitchen deliveries and properly putting away products and supplies

• Supporting kitchen cleaning and day-to-day operational needs

• Following all HACCP, food safety, sanitation, and Quest standards

Food service doesn't have to mean nights, weekends, and holidays. At Quest, eligible hourly team members enjoy benefits and perks designed to support both work and life, including:

• No nights, weekends, or holidays

• Summers off

• Career growth and future promotional opportunities

• Two opportunities for raises each school year, based on company and individual performance

• Annual shoe credit through Shoes for Crews

• 8 company-paid holidays

• Employee referral bonuses 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 company matching

• Employee Assistance Program

• Wisely Pay Card with access to pay up to two days early

• Discounts on event spaces and catering

Full-time team members are also eligible for medical, dental, vision, and additional voluntary benefits.

For over 40 years, Quest Food Management Services has provided food service management to schools, higher education institutions, corporate dining programs, and event venues. We believe great food and great service start with great people—and we’re committed to creating opportunities for our team members to grow.

Both full-time and part-time Cook I positions are available.

Quest Food Management Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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