Cook - Daytime Position at Quest

Compensation

$16 – $18/hr

Location: Winnetka, Illinois
Type: Full-time
Level: not_specified
Posted: Sep 11, 2026

Description

Quest Food Management Services is hiring Cooks for multiple school-dining locations in Chicago's North and North Shore suburbs. The role prepares and serves fresh meals, follows recipes and food-safety procedures, maintains kitchen sanitation, manages food storage and inventory, and provides service to students and guests. Schedules are Monday–Friday with primarily daytime hours, and pay is approximately $17.00–$19.00 per hour depending on location and experience, with a $500 sign-on bonus at certain locations.

Required Skills

Cooking
Cooking techniques
Kitchen equipment
Food safety
HACCP
Allergen procedures
Food production
Food stations
Inventory

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: Previous cooking or food preparation experience in a restaurant, school, healthcare, corporate dining, catering, or other food service environment
Preferred Qualifications: Previous cooking or food preparation experience in a restaurant, school, healthcare, corporate dining, catering, or other food service environment
Working knowledge of basic cooking techniques and commercial kitchen equipment
Ability to follow recipes and production instructions
Understanding of basic food safety and sanitation practices
Dependable and able to maintain a consistent work schedule
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Strong attention to food quality, cleanliness, and safety
Ability to communicate effectively with managers and team members
Food Handler certification or ability to obtain required certification
Ability to successfully complete applicable background or clearance requirements