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. #Questfood