Quest
Cook I
1959 Waukegan Rd, Deerfield, IL 60015
On-site · Full-time · $20–$22/hr (as posted)
First seen by offpeak October 5, 2026
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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.
- Assisting with stocking and setting up the kitchen stations
- Preparing food including cleaning and cutting the ingredients and cooking main dishes, desserts, appetizers and snacks
- Plating prepared foods based on senior chef’s guidance
- Working with servers to ensure that orders are completed according to request and on time
- Washing and cleaning the kitchen and cooking utensils and storing the equipment at the end of shifts
- Ensuring that the kitchen operation procedures and hygiene meet food safety standards and regulation
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
(8) 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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