For over 40 years, Quest Food Management Services has been a leading food service provider serving K-12 schools, higher education institutions, corporate dining programs, and event venues. Quest is consistently ranked among the top food service management companies in the United States for its commitment to fresh, scratch made menus, local sourcing, and intensely personal service. At the heart of our success is our “Quest Ready” culture, built on integrity, responsiveness, accountability, respect, and excellence.
Being Quest Ready means serving with purpose and care, creating experiences that are nourishing, welcoming, and reliable. This mindset empowers our teams to build lasting relationships and continually raise the standard for great hospitality in every community we serve.
Responsible for preparing and serving high-quality coffee beverages and food items while providing outstanding customer service. Maintains cleanliness, follows food safety standards, operates the POS system, manages inventory, and creates a welcoming experience for guests.
Barista 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 and summers off!
Free meals daily
(8) Company Paid Holidays
2 Raises per School Year (based off performance reviews)
$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 school 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
Full Time Only Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Additional Voluntary Benefits

Quest Food Management Services began operations in Chicagoland in 1985 with a focus on providing fresh, scratch made food and intensely personal service to its communities.
Today, we have grown to 92M in annual revenue through our partnerships with over 150 accounts in the Midwest. We primarily serve the K-12 education segment, higher education, and business & industry. We have a depth of experience in facility and equipment design and construction, offer a wealth of expertise in nutrition, marketing, food safety and sanitation, staff management and community building.
Quest was recently ranked #31 in Food Management Magazine’s Top 50 Food Management Companies in the United States, and is one of the fastest growing companies in our industry.