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QUEST FOOD MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC

Lead Cook

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $17/hr

Posted: 5 weeks ago

Location: Plainfield, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/4/2026

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A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.

$32,841 / year median in Illinois

+1% projected growth

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Lead Cook

QUEST FOOD MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC - 3.9

Plainfield, IL Job Details Full-time Up to $17 an hour 1 day ago Benefits AD&D insurance Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Kitchen health and safety standards Recipe adherence Received goods storage Food service health code compliance Food heating Food service workstation cleanliness Food service cleaning HACCP Assisting food service staff Entry level Full Job Description 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. Lead 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.

Lead Cook I Full Time Benefits:

Medical, Dental & Vision 401k Paid Unused Sick Time (8) 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.