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Quest Food Management Services
Des Plaines, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/3/2025 CLOSED ON 12/16/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook position at Quest Food Management Services?

Position Summary Monday-Friday 7:30-8 am until 1:30-2pm. No nights No weekends No holidays! School Schedule.

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 with kitchen supervisor. Duties may include bulk preparation, catering prep, product receiving and cleaning. Assists customers and maintains line in a consistent and professional manner. Cook will Prepare pizza's daily. Will fry foods for lunch service & during lunch periods. Expected to stock food on grill line. Follow all HACCP and food safety guidelines. Supports putting away kitchen deliveries. Maintains cleanliness of fryer & biweekly changing of oil. Assists where needed.

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!

Free meals daily

Annual Shoe Credit through Shoes for Crews

  • Company Paid Holidays

2 Raises per School Year (based off performance reviews)

$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

Monday-Friday 7:30-8 am until 1:30-2pm. No nights No weekends No holidays! School Schedule.

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