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Cook I

Quest Food Management Services

Cook I

Position Summary

Quest Food Management Services is looking for a Cook I to join our school food service team. This role helps prepare and serve fresh, quality meals while creating a welcoming experience for students and guests.

The Cook I supports daily kitchen operations including food preparation, service, receiving deliveries, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

What You'll Do
  • Prepare menu items according to Quest recipes, standards, and daily preparation lists
  • Assist with bulk food preparation and daily meal production
  • Prepare cold items, including salads and grab-and-go selections
  • Serve meals on the hot line and assist customers during meal service
  • Support catering preparation as needed
  • Receive, organize, and properly store kitchen deliveries
  • Keep food service lines clean, stocked, and professionally presented
  • Assist with general kitchen cleaning and organization
  • Follow all HACCP, food safety, and sanitation guidelines
  • Support the kitchen team with day-to-day operations as needed
Why Join Quest?

As a part-time or full-time hourly Quest team member, you can expect:
  • No nights, weekends, or holidays
  • Summers off
  • Career growth and opportunities for advancement
  • Annual shoe credit through Shoes for Crews
  • 8 company-paid holidays
  • Two opportunities for raises per school year, based on company and individual performance
  • Employee referral bonuses ranging from $500-$1,000, with no limit on referrals
  • Payout of unused sick time at the end of the school year
  • Pre-tax commuter benefit
  • 401(k) with company matching
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wisely Pay Card with access to pay up to two days early
  • Discounts on event spaces and catering

Full-time team members are also eligible for:
Medical, dental, vision, and additional voluntary benefits.

Join the Quest Team

Both full-time and part-time positions are available.

For more information about Quest Food Management Services, please visit the Quest website.

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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Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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