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Quest Food Management Services
Quest Food Management Services Salary
Gurnee, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/28/2026
Position Summary 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. Duties may include bulk preparation, catering prep, product receiving and cleaning. Assists customers and maintains line 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.

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

$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

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