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QUEST FOOD MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC

Culinary Associate- Monday-Friday Schedule

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A Kitchen Staff assists with food preparation as directed by cooks, food supervisors or chefs. Cleans kitchen work areas and dishes. Prepares ingredients for dishes to be cooked, prepares beverages, and stocks salad bars or buffet tables.

$30,167 / year median in Illinois

+2% projected growth

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Culinary Associate Love working with food, but ready for a schedule that gives you your life back? Quest Food Management Services is looking for dependable, energetic Culinary Associate team members to join our school food service team. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen, take pride in preparing quality food, and want a role with no nights, no weekends, no holidays, and summers off , this could be a great fit. Both full-time and part-time opportunities are available. What You'll Do As a Culinary Associate you'll help keep our kitchen running smoothly while preparing and serving fresh, quality meals that meet Quest standards.
Your responsibilities will include:
Preparing and presenting menu items for cafeteria service Following daily preparation lists and recipes to support menu execution Assisting with bulk food preparation and catering preparation Preparing cold items, salads, and grab-and-go offerings Serving guests on the hot food line in a friendly and professional manner Assisting customers and keeping serving lines clean, organized, and well maintained Receiving kitchen deliveries and properly putting away products and supplies Supporting kitchen cleaning and day-to-day operational needs Following all HACCP, food safety, sanitation, and Quest standards Why Join Quest? Food service doesn't have to mean nights, weekends, and holidays. At Quest, eligible hourly team members enjoy benefits and perks designed to support both work and life, including: No nights, weekends, or holidays Summers off Career growth and future promotional opportunities Two opportunities for raises each school year, based on company and individual performance Annual shoe credit through Shoes for Crews 8 company-paid holidays Employee referral bonuses with no limit on the number of referrals Payout of unused sick time at the end of each 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. About Quest For over 40 years, Quest Food Management Services has provided food service management to schools, higher education institutions, corporate dining programs, and event venues. We believe great food and great service start with great people—and we're committed to creating opportunities for our team members to grow. Both full-time and part-time Culinary Associate positions are available. 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. #QuestFood