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Cook I - Seasonal

Q - Center
Charles, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/12/2026
Q Center is looking for a Part Time Seasonal Cook I to join our team!
 
Job Summary
The Cook I is responsible for assisting workers engaged in preparing foods for guest dining by performing a combination of duties. This position adheres to food quality, appearance and presentation standards while ensuring the cleanliness, sanitation and safety in the kitchen and work areas and for minimizing waste and maximizing cost/production ratio.
 
This position is on-site, with a varying schedule that can include days, afternoons, evenings, and weekends. 
The rate for this position is $20.00/hour.
 
Benefits
  • Illinois Paid Leave
  • 401(K) with employer match
  • Employee Meals
Education & Experience
  • High School or GED completed and/or experience in a hotel culinary role preferred.
  • 1-2 years of previous experience preferred. Food Handler certification or equivalent required.
  • Ability to read and follow standardized recipes.
Physical Requirements
  • Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
  • Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
  • Ability to stand during entire shift.
  • Ability to withstand temperature variations both hot and cold.
Fundamental Requirements
  • Associates must at all times be attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests and fellow associates.
  • Basic knowledge of batch and banquet production.
  • Basic knife skills as they pertain to fruits and vegetables.
  • Assist with the transportation of banquet food and plating.
  • Safely and effectively perform hot and cold food prep using standardized food preparation techniques while assisting Cook II and Supervisors.
  • Ability to work different action stations.
  • Ability to complete food temperature logs and collect food samples from meal periods.
  • Prepare or assist with preparation of high-quality food items following standardized recipe cards to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
  • Understand basic cooking techniques.
  • Maintain the work area, including all counter tops, utensils, equipment and refrigeration in a clean and sanitary condition in accordance with local health department sanitation laws.
The Q Center:
Q Center is more than a conference center – it’s an experience! With 40 years of experience in meeting planning and special event production, Q Center has become an industry leader with boundless versatility and exceptional levels of service. As the largest full-service conference facilities in the Midwest, our vast 150,000 square-feet of IACC-certified meeting and event spaces regularly host a variety of occasions, from large-scale Fortune 500 company meetings to small business training and special events, like fundraisers and galas. One thing is for sure – food and fun are abundant at Q Center for all to enjoy. From our 95 acres of recreational fun to exploring local sites and indulging in gourmet cuisine, we aim to make every guest experience beyond expectations. Q Center isn’t just for business meetings and conferences – our multi-talented team and event space makes us one of the Midwest’s premier special event venues!
 
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, please email your request to careers@qcenter.com and provide the job title to which you are applying.

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