Cook (No Nights or Weekends) (Glenview, IL)

Cook (No Nights or Weekends)

Quest Food Management Services is looking for a Cook II to join our team Position SummaryCook II 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 maintain line in a consistent and professional manner. Cook II will assist in cold prep salad and grab & go production with recipes. Expected to serve food on the hot line and following recipes to produce all hot food in the kitchen. Follow all HACCP and food safety guidelines. Receives and puts away all kitchen deliveries. Ability to work in at least three concept stations.Apply Online s quest-food-management-services.careerplug.com jobs z & d 10& loc Glenbrook South& n & locale en-US job_filtersEssential Duties and Responsibilities Cascades the vision of Quest Food Management Services ensuring the Quest vision values and founding principles are effectively communicated understood and practiced. Demonstrates commitment to Quest vision values and missions through actions on a daily basis. Prepare food as assigned and per directions production sheets standardized recipes and time schedule. Accurately assemble and present all 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. Maintain open and effective communication with others. Prepare all items to standardized recipes according to each specific event s needs as outlined on the menu. Properly expand and or divide recipes as needed to achieve proper yields. Familiarize themselves with catering menus and master recipe indexes. Communicate to supervisor product shortages ordering needs and maintenance issues to maintain the level of day to day business. Assist in the overall sanitation of the production kitchen and production facility. Ability to work at special events when required. Perform daily and weekly cleaning schedule. Ensure that all food production storage and service areas are maintained in accordance with all local state and federal rules and regulations. Assist with ordering all food and other supplies monthly inventory and maintaining par levels. Responsible for sanitation in the kitchen including checking to see that all equipment is working properly. Complete all prep for the next day s production per production sheets and recipes as assigned and as needed. Transport food and all other supplies to and from the kitchen in a sanitary manner. Take temperatures and record them for all food. Serve food on the hot line and prepare side orders ensuring excellent presentation and garnishing all of plates. Demonstrate ability to work on at least three concept stations and follow recipes to produce all hot food in the kitchen. Follow HACCP guidelines to ensure safe food practices. Responsible for receiving and putting away all kitchen deliveries. Follow all Quest policies and food safety guidelines. Report to scheduled shift on time and in complete uniform as outlined in the Quest employee handbook. Perform other duties as assigned. Job Requirements SpecificationsEducation and Experience The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and or ability required. Required Associate s Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent work experience Minimum of 2 years of experience as a line 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 Responsible for meeting and maintaining state and local certification requirements (Food Handler certification) Apply Online s quest-food-management-services.careerplug.com jobs z & d 10& loc Glenbrook South& n & locale en-US job_filters Quest Food Management Services Inc. is a privately owned full service foodservice management company located in Lombard Illinois with annual sales over 65 million. Founded in 1985 Quest has served schools (elementary middle high schools college universities) throughout Chicagoland guided by its mission to provide the communities we serve with fresh high-quality food exceptional responsiveness and intensely personal service.It has been Quest s employees who have been the cornerstone of our growth. Quality people quality food and quality clients are our recipe for success. Led by our vision to create the most enduring relationships in the industry by what we do and how we do it with integrity responsiveness accountability respect and excellence.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.