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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. Assistscustomers 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.
Cook III Responsibilities
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.
Cook III Requirements:
Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 3 years of experience as CookII 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)
Previous experience in the food service industry working in schools / higher education preferred
Cook III Full Time Benefits:
Medical, Dental & Vision
401k
PTO
Paid Unused Sick Time
(8) Company Paid Holidays
Shoes for Crews $40.00 Annual Credit
Free Meals
Career Path Growth
2 Guaranteed Raises a Year
Life & AD&D Insurance
There are full-time and part-time positions available. For more information about Quest Food Management Services, please visit our website at https://www.questfms.com/.
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.
Part Time
Retail
$40k-51k (estimate)
02/03/2024
05/08/2024
questfms.com
OAK PARK, IL
100 - 200
1985
D DURHAM
<$5M
Retail
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