Job description
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
Supervises entire scope of Kitchen Operations. Develops and executes menus, trains, supervises and motivates the kitchen team. Creates the "WOW" experience for guests of Quest. Supervises entire cycle of food ordering methods, deliveries, inventory, production, menu creation, creativity, developing new ideas and concepts, presentation, safety systems, catering event execution, unit cleanliness systems, security of company assets, and willingness to be a team player within our company.
Essential 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.
- Monitor and enforce these guidelines of your team in the kitchen.
- Train and supervise team to maintain high standards of excellence in all areas.
- Provide leadership and direction to the Kitchen Team, ensuring all food items are prepared within all food safety guidelines and with the highest quality possible.
- Perform all opening and closing duties including equipment and store room temperatures, calibrating thermometers and advance planning for next day’s menu(s).
- Constantly guide staff to be more productive and efficient.
- Plan properly for upcoming menus and catering - including ordering, thawing and all advance preparation, utilizing leftovers and fresh ingredients.
- Create and post weekly schedule based on catering needs, sales trends TY –vs- LY and budget.
- Follow recipes and use correct portion sizes when cooking food; tasting foods to ensure quality.
- Monitor and maintain proper inventory for operation and menus.
- Assist with Monthly Inventory.
- Maintain production records for all foods prepared and leftovers being used.
- Maintain temperature logs for all foods prepared, during holding, cooling and any re-heating.
- Assist and supervise overall sanitation and organization of kitchen and serving lines.
- Communicate effectively with team members, management, faculty and staff, and parents as needed.
- Perform a position at lunch rush, serving, cashiering or prepping during each lunch period.
- Follow HACCP guidelines to ensure safe food practices.
- Follow all Quest policies and food safety guidelines. Report for scheduled shifts on time and in complete uniform as outlined in Quest team member handbook.
Monday to Friday 7am to 3pm
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