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$17/hr–$18/hr
Full-time
associate degree
Competitive compensation, Professional growth, Training and development
Posted 13h ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Cook III is responsible for preparing menu items according to standardized recipes, maintaining kitchen sanitation, and ensuring food safety compliance. They also assist in training junior staff, managing inventory, and coordinating with vendors to support daily kitchen operations.
Requirements
Candidates must have an Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience, along with at least 3 years of experience as a Cook II or Kitchen Supervisor. A valid Food Handler certification is required, and proficiency in recipe execution and kitchen management is essential.
Full job description
Our Promise
Balance - Quest fosters a fun, supportive environment that puts people first and strives for both culinary excellence and enduring relationships. Our flexible work opportunities encourage a healthy life balance for all of our valued team members.
Meaning - Quest believes that every aspect of what we do has significance, and therefore, our food is fresh and made from scratch, using high quality and responsibly sourced ingredients. We nourish our communities with wholesome meals and through our genuine and personal connections.
Recognition - Quest provides competitive compensation and benefits, and celebrates the fulfillment of our collective values at all levels of the organization. We support professional growth through training, development and access to highly visible leadership.
Position Summary
Prepares and presents menu items during service of the cafeteria to Quest standards. Follows preparation list for items needed for execution of menus and assist in the day to day operations of the kitchen. Duties may include bulk preparation, catering prep, product receiving and cleaning. Assists customers and maintains line in a consistent and professional manner. Cook III will assist in cold prep, salad and grab & go production recipes. Expected to serve hot food and follow recipes to produce all hot food in the kitchen. Follow all HACCP and food safety guidelines. Ability to work on at least three concept stations. Assist chef/manager in placing orders with various vendors; creating cleaning and production checklists; creating new menu items and writing recipes to be approved by the chef. Assist in training Cook I and II.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Cascades the vision of Quest Food Management Services ensuring the Quest vision, values and founding principles are effectively communicated, understood and practiced.
Demonstrates commitment to Quest vision, values and missions through actions on a daily basis.
Prepare food as assigned and per directions, production sheets, standardized recipes, and time schedule.
Assist in creating daily production sheets.
Accurately assemble and present all menu items.
Follow Quest, local, State and Federal guidelines for the proper handling of food products.
Assist in the overall sanitation of the line and product kitchen. Work with other members of the kitchen as a team.
Maintain open and effective communication with others.
Prepare all items to standardized recipes according to each specific event’s needs as outlined on the menu.
Properly expand and/or divide recipes as needed to achieve proper yields.
Familiarize themselves with catering menus and master recipe indexes.
Communicate to supervisor product shortages, ordering needs and maintenance issues to maintain the level of day to day business.
Assist in the overall sanitation of the production kitchen and production facility.
Ability to work at special events when required.
Implement special recipes and menu ideas handed down by the Chef/Manager.
Perform daily and weekly cleaning schedule.
Ensure that all food production, storage, and service areas are maintained in accordance with all local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
Assist with ordering all food and other supplies, monthly inventory, and maintaining par levels.
Responsible for sanitation in the kitchen, including checking to see that all equipment is working properly.
Complete all prep for the next day’s production per production sheets and recipes as assigned and as needed.
Assist in recipe training of Cook I and Cook II personnel.
Transport food and all other supplies to and from the kitchen in a sanitary manner.
Take temperatures and record them for all food.
Serve food on the hot line and prepare side orders ensuring excellent presentation and garnishing all plates.
Demonstrate ability to work on at least three concept stations and follow recipes to produce all hot food in the kitchen.
Follow HACCP guidelines to ensure safe food practices.
Responsible for receiving and putting away all kitchen deliveries.
Follow all Quest policies and food safety guidelines.
Report to scheduled shift on time and in complete uniform as outlined in the Quest team member handbook.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements/Specifications
Education and Experience:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Required:
Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 3 years of experience as Cook II or Kitchen Supervisor
Responsible for meeting and maintaining state and local certification requirements (certified as a Food Handler)
Ability to perform simple arithmetic as well as to understand measurements and conversions
Ability to follow recipes
Responsible for meeting and maintaining state and local certification requirements (Food Handler certification)
Preferred:
Previous experience in the food service industry working in schools / higher education
We build fresh foodservice programs for K-12, Higher-Ed & Corporate clients seeking unparalleled service and quality.
Industry
Hospitality
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1985
Headquarters
Lombard, IL
LinkedIn followers
5,385
For more than 40 years, Quest Food Management Services has been a leading provider of dining programs for K-12 schools, universities, corporate offices, and event venues. Known for fresh, scratch-made meals and personal service, Quest combines culinary expertise with operational excellence to deliver food experiences that nourish, connect, and inspire communities. For more information, visit www.questfms.com.
Offices: 2500 S. Highland Ave., Suite 250, Lombard, IL 60148, US
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