Balance - Quest fosters a fun, supportive environment that puts people first and strives for both culinary excellence and enduring relationships. Our flexible work opportunities encourage a healthy life balance for all of our valued team members.
Meaning - Quest believes that every aspect of what we do has significance, and therefore, our food is fresh and made from scratch, using high quality and responsibly sourced ingredients. We nourish our communities with wholesome meals and through our genuine and personal connections.
Recognition - Quest provides competitive compensation and benefits, and celebrates the fulfillment of our collective values at all levels of the organization. We support professional growth through training, development and access to highly visible leadership.
Position Summary
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 Responsibilities
Prepare food as assigned and per directions, production sheets, standardized recipes, and time schedule .
Accurately assemble and present menu items .
Follow Quest, local, State and Federal guidelines for the proper handling of food products .
Assist in the overall sanitation of the line and product kitchen . Work with other members of the kitchen as a team .
Prepare all items to standardized recipes according to each specific event’s needs as outlined on the menu .
Cook I Requirements
Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 1 year of experience as a prep cook
Responsible for meeting and maintaining state and local certification requirements (certified as a Food Handler)
Ability to perform simple arithmetic as well as to understand measurements and conversions
Ability to follow recipes
Previous experience in the food service industry working in schools / higher education, preferred
Cook I Full Time Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision
401k
PTO
Paid Unused Sick Time
Company Paid Holidays
Shoes for Crews $40.00 Annual Credit
Free Meals
Career Path Growth
2 Guaranteed Raises a Year
Life & AD&D Insurance
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.
Monday to Friday - School Schedule
8 am - 2:30pm
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Hospitality
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