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Cook I

Quest Food Management Services
Quest Food Management Services Salary
Mount Prospect, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/20/2026
Position Summary

Prepares and presents menu items during service in the cafeteria to meet 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. Assist customers and maintain lines in a consistent and professional manner. Cook I will assist in cold prep, salad and grab & go production with recipes. Expected to serve food on the hot line. Follow all HACCP and food safety guidelines. Receives and puts away all kitchen deliveries. Help with dishes and end of day cleanup.

Perfect for those that have school aged children. Monday thru Friday 7am to 1pm. No nights or weekends.

Cook I Benefits - As a Part or Full Time Hourly Quest Team Member, you can expect:

Career growth with potential for future promotional pathways

Work-life balance, no nights, no weekends, no holidays and summers off!

Annual Shoe Credit through Shoes for Crews

  • Company Paid Holidays

2 Raises per School Year ( based on Company and Individual performance )

$1,000.00 to $500.00 Employee Referral Bonus (no limit to number of employee referrals)

Pay Out Unused Sick Time (at the end of every school year)

Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit

401k with Matching

Employee Assistance Program

Wisely Pay Card – Get paid up to 2 days ahead of time

Discount on Event Spaces and Catering

Full Time Only Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Additional Voluntary Benefits

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.

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