Sous Chef I

Our Promise

Balance

• Quest fosters a fun, supportive environment that puts people first and strives for both culinary excellence and enduring relationships. Our flexible work opportunities encourage a healthy life balance for all of our valued team members.

Meaning

• Quest believes that every aspect of what we do has significance, and therefore, our food is fresh and made from scratch, using high quality and responsibly sourced ingredients. We nourish our communities with wholesome meals and through our genuine and personal connections.

Recognition

• Quest provides competitive compensation and benefits, and celebrates the fulfillment of our collective values at all levels of the organization. We support professional growth through training, development and access to highly visible leadership.

Position Summary

Plan, prepare and present menu items during service of the cafeteria to the standards set by chef/manager, including baking. Prepare production lists for staff of items needed for execution of menus. Assist and lead in the day to day operations of the kitchen with staff.

Sous Chef I Responsibilities:

• Assist in the overall sanitation of the line and product kitchen.

• Serve as a role model to the team.

• Maintain open and effective communication with management and staff.

• Ensure that all items prepared are to standardized recipes.

• Properly expand and/or divide recipes as needed to achieve proper yields.

Sous Chef I Requirements:

• Associate's degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent work experience

• Minimum of five years Lead / Line Cook Experience, with preference to supervisory experience

• Responsible for meeting and maintaining state and local certification requirements (Food Handler certification)

• Basic computer skills

• Ability to read and speak Spanish

Sous Chef I Full Time Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision

• 401k with Matching

• PTO

• Paid Unused Sick Time

• (8) Company Paid Holidays

• Shoes for Crews $40.00 Annual Credit

• Public Transportation Benefits (Illinois Only)

• Free Meals

• Employee Assistance Program

• $1000-$500 Unlimited Refer A Friend Referral Bonus

• 2 Guaranteed Raises a Year

• Life & AD&D Insurance

• Career Path Growth and more!

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.

Monday to Friday

• Full Time

6 AM to 2:30 PM

No nights, no weekends and summers off!