Position Summary
The Cook is responsible for preparing and presenting high-quality meals, grab-and-go items, and daily café offerings for employees and guests in a corporate office environment. This position ensures food is prepared safely, efficiently, and according to established recipes and quality standards while maintaining a clean and organized kitchen.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook breakfast, lunch, and café menu items according to recipes, production schedules, and quality standards.
- Assist with food preparation including chopping, portioning, assembling, and packaging food items.
- Ensure all food is prepared, cooked, and served in compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
- Maintain proper food storage, labeling, and temperature controls.
- Set up and break down kitchen stations for daily operations.
- Monitor inventory levels and communicate product needs to management.
- Receive and properly store food deliveries.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment, workstations, storage areas, and service lines.
- Minimize food waste through proper production planning and portion control.
- Assist with catering orders, meetings, and special events as needed.
- Work collaboratively with café staff to provide excellent service to employees, guests, and visitors.
- Follow all company policies, safety procedures, and operational guidelines.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Minimum 1 year of cooking experience in a restaurant, café, corporate dining, hospitality, healthcare, or similar food service environment preferred.
- Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, food safety practices, and kitchen equipment.
- Food Handler Certification required
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong commitment to food quality, customer service, and workplace safety.
- Allergen Awareness Training Certification preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation requirements.
- Ability to prepare a variety of menu items consistently and efficiently.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
- Attention to detail and commitment to food quality and presentation.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Customer-focused mindset and professional demeanor.
- Ability to successfully complete all company-required food safety and sanitation training.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Frequent bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and repetitive motions.
- Ability to work safely around hot equipment, sharp tools, and commercial kitchen machinery.
Work Environment
- Corporate office café or food service operation.
- Fast-paced kitchen environment with exposure to heat, steam, and cooking equipment.
- Typically operates during weekday business hours, with occasional support for special events or catering functions.
Reports To: Chef Manager, Café Manager, or Food Service Director
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Preferred Traits
- Dependable and punctual.
- Service-oriented with a positive attitude.
- Ability to maintain composure during busy meal periods.
- Flexible and willing to assist in multiple areas of café operations as needed.
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!
Annual Shoe Credit through Shoes for Crews
(8) Company Paid Holidays
2 Raises per 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 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.