Combined Food Preparation and Service Worker jobs in Peoria, IL

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

Provides excellent customer service by preparing and serving menu items. Creates the "WOW" experience for guests of Quest. Food Service Worker I will have 1-2 years in Food Service; regular direction in completing tasks; general food prep, cleaning and service.

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.
• Set up deli bar after slicing meats and cheeses
• Prep pizzas for the day set up the station and serve
• Prep salad bar, set up salad bar, maintain  and replenish through meal periods
• Set up and maintain the sweet station with cookies, cakes, fruit parfaits, milk shakes, smoothies.
• Cut fresh fruits
• Maintain accurate temperature logs
• Food safety/sanitation practices

Job Requirements/Specifications

Education and Experience:  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a cash handling position
• Ability to perform simple arithmetic as well as to understand measurements and conversions
• Responsible for meeting and maintaining state and local certification requirements (Food Handler certification) 

Preferred:

• Previous experience in the food service industry working in schools / higher education