Quest Food Management Employees Helping Uphold the Company's Values

    CHICAGO, IL, March 18, 2021 /24-7PressRelease/ -- There is little doubt about the central role of the food industry in communities, institutions, and across the nation. Players in the food value chain play an extremely important role in helping achieve the universal dream for healthy families, satisfied institutions, and a well-oiled society. No one seems to understand this truism better than the Chicago-based Quest Food Management Services.

History of the Company:

Founded in 1985 in Lombard, IL, the company's main focus was to provide fresh food to educational institutions in and around the Midwest. Thirty-five years later, the company has become a game-changer and has taken the fresh food industry in the region to a whole new level. The figures below are a testament to this exponential growth.

The company now boasts of serving over 88 educational institutions in 110+ facilities across the Midwest, and the list is growing fast. In terms of revenue, the company posts annual revenue of $65 million, up from $3 million some ten years ago. That's quite an impressive feat for a food service company less than four decades in existence. This growth is attributed to a deliberate strategy of delivering on their promises and fidelity to the founding principles.

The company currently provides a range of services, including dietary and nutritional counseling, menu development, facility design, and consulting on food service programs. The major customer segments include K-12, higher ed, corporate dining, healthcare and conference centers.

Mission and Vision:

A company's mission and vision espouse how a company intends to create and deliver value to its customers. It describes the company focus, enabling all hands to be on deck in the customers' service.

Quest's mission and vision are simple but profound. They are an indication of what the company management and employees seek to achieve with their customers, that is, to provide fresh, high-quality food by building enduring relationships in the industry.

Core Values:

Core values are important pillars in a company that act as a daily reminder of what is expected of everyone in the organization. These five key pillars guide Quest Food Management Services:
- Integrity
- Responsiveness
- Accountability
- Respect
- Excellence

Integrity is doing the right thing even when no one is watching. In a corporate culture often defined by greed for profits and shortcuts, Quest believes in doing the right thing at all times. The company also understands that you may not always be satisfied, and that is why they commit themselves to listening and responding quickly.

Taking responsibility for one's actions is becoming a rarity in today's world. Expect no such conduct at Quest Food with the company's enduring promise to accept responsibility for its actions. The company also pledges to treat others better even without expecting reciprocity. To its customers, Quest strives to deliver the best experience possible because they deserve nothing less.

What makes Quest Stand Out from the Crowd:

The fresh food industry is intensely competitive, but this has not prevented Quest Food Management Services from standing out in a crowded field by providing the highest quality of food cooked from scratch.

The company has been rated as among the fastest growing in the food industry for four years in a row. In 2019, the company was ranked #33 in Food Management Magazine Top 50 food management companies.

What is it Like to Work at Quest:

Quest Food Management Services has over 1,000 employees distributed across 100 locations. Becoming a Quest Food Management Employee is more than just starting to work; it's to begin building relationships. Managers are well trained in the company's core values that include respect for each team member regardless of rank.

Team members are empowered with skills and knowledge to run a successful hospitality program. The company encourages a culture of feedback for better programs and quality assurance, and managers and HR teams are accessible for faster resolution of emerging issues. All of these factors combine to make working at Quest Food a unique and uplifting experience.

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