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About Quest
Quest is proud to be your dining partner for the school year and we are committed to providing a nutritious program for all students. Our menus are thoughtfully crafted and informed by our Food Philosophy which includes high-quality ingredients, scratch made cooking techniques, and responsible product sourcing. The health and wellness of students is our top priority, and we encourage healthy choices and a love of good food every day.
Quest prides itself on serving one school at a time with special attention to the nutritional needs and wants of each community. With over 35-years of culinary experience, we have developed an unparalleled collection of scratch made recipes to offer a rotating variety of options for students.
Scratch Made Food
High-quality, whole ingredients that are made-to-order using the freshest ingredients and chef-crafted recipes.
Menu Variety
Seasonal and regional ingredients, local and global food concepts, and a variety of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
Responsibly-Sourced
High standards for sourcing including milk without any added growth hormones, cage- free eggs, sustainable seafood and whole proteins.
Localized Approach
A program that is tailored to your school community, gathering continued feedback from parents and students to meet your changing needs.
Our Food Philosophy
The Quest Food Philosophy is to prioritize the health and wellness of our guests by cultivating chef-crafted recipes containing the highest quality ingredients. Our team of culinarians use scratch made cooking techniques and thoughtful product sourcing to serve both flavorful and nutritious meals, keeping sustainability and animal welfare practices at the forefront of purchasing standards. A few of our standards guarantee includes:
Produce that is fresh, fresh-frozen or packed in 100% juice or water.
Cage-free shell & liquid eggs and milk that is free of added growth hormones.
High-quality beef, chicken, and other whole muscle USDA-certified proteins.
Whole grain, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and allergen-friendly options.
Sustainable seafood following Marine Stewardship Council guidelines.
Single-origin and hand-harvested coffee beans grown by women-owned farms.
Weekly Menus
Download the FD MealPlanner App to access Weekly Menus.
Quest partners with FD MealPlanner to provide access to Weekly Menus which includes individual item descriptions, ingredient lists, nutritional data, and allergen information. FD MealPlanner also allows you to combine multiple menu items to see total nutritional content.
Scan this QR code to download the FD MealPlanner App on your smartphone or visit their website and search for your school to get started. Set up an account profile for each student to access menus quickly.
Allergen Icons
Icons for the top nine allergens are visible in our dining areas at points of service and also listed next to each menu item in FD Meal Planner. If your student needs further assistance for a serious food allergy, please contact the Food Service Director at your
school.
Food Service Director: Annette Giegoldt, (847)353-5512
We cannot eliminate the risk of cross-contact or guarantee that any item is free of allergens due to the nature of our kitchens and our reliance on suppliers for accurate information.
Our kitchens are allergy aware, not allergy free. Our full allergen statement can be found here.
Paying for lunch
Parents can make periodic deposits in advance to their student(s) lunch account, which students then use in the lunchroom. In addition, students at Meridian and Aptakisic can pay for food in the cafeteria using cash. There are two ways parents can make deposits for lunch:
1. Bring cash or a check to your child’s school.
Make check payable to Quest Food Management Services.
Include your child’s name on the check.
2. By credit card using MySchoolBucks . For more information about MySchoolBucks, visit our Online Payments page.
If you have questions or comments regarding lunches please contact: Annette Giegoldt (Quest Food Management Services) at 847-353-5512 or via email at agiegoldt@d102.org.
Get Started
Download the My School Bucks App or visit www.MySchoolBucks.com
Loading Funds
The official payment software for your school is My School Bucks, which allows you to add funds to your student’s account, set-up automatic replenishments, and receive notifications. Keeping this balance positive is an important way to create a seamless dining experience for your student, and setting up an account allows you to view the detail of your student’s dining transactions.
Free and Reduced-Meals
District 102 offers free or reduced-price lunch for qualified students.
Contact Information
Food Service Director: Annette Giegoldt, agiegoldt@d102.org, (847)353-5512