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Kitchen Support

McClement
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/6/2026
  • Quality Center Kitchen & Product Support Specialist

Salary Range: $50,000- $70,000

Job Description

This role provides operational and technical support with menu-related evaluations for a large Quick Service Restaurant chain. You’ll play a critical, hands-on role in maintaining kitchen operations, ensuring accuracy, organization, and food safety across all product evaluations.

Core Responsibilities

  • Prepare products (e.g., grilling beef/bacon, toasting buns, operating fryers) according to procedures and manuals
  • Ensure cleanliness, calibration, and maintenance of kitchen and equipment
  • Organize and maintain supplies, equipment, and products for evaluations
  • Support with troubleshooting, issue resolution, and documentation accuracy (including food safety)
  • Manage all aspects of sample handling:
  • Coordinate shipment requests
  • Receive and check in samples with accurate data entry
  • Ensure proper storage and documentation
  • Maintain organized inventory across cooler, freezer, and dry storage, ensuring proper rotation

You’ll Thrive Here If…

  • Enjoy hands-on work in a fast-paced kitchen and product evaluation environment
  • Are highly organized and detail-oriented, with a knack for keeping things running smoothly
  • Can juggle multiple priorities without losing accuracy or focus
  • Take pride in doing things right the first time, especially when it comes to food safety and quality
  • Are a problem-solver who can quickly adapt and troubleshoot in real time
  • Communicate clearly and enjoy working with cross-functional teams and suppliers
  • Are proactive, dependable, and bring a positive, can-do attitude every day
  • Thrive in an environment where your work directly impacts product quality and brand standards

Qualifications

  • Associate’s degree preferred
  • 2 years of experience in the food and beverage industry
  • Strong math, reading, and communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Previous McDonald’s restaurant or similar quick serve experience preferred

ADA Requirements

  • Ability to lift 10–50 lbs
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
  • Occasional exposure to temperature and humidity changes

Why Join McClement

  • At McClement, our values guide how we work and how we treat one another. We believe in collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement, and we take pride in creating an environment where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work.  
  • Apply today if you’d like to be part of a close-knit, professional team where your contributions matter, your ideas are welcomed, and your role plays a meaningful part in our day-to-day success. As part of the applicant process, please complete this assessment: https://go.cultureindex.com/s/b0tYO9iR8r

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

McClement is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. 

Salary : $50,000 - $70,000

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