Kitchen Staff Jobs in Aledo, IL

The Kitchen Staff are the backbone of the hospitality service industry, responsible for a broad range of duties. They ensure the smooth operation of the kitchen by preparing ingredients, cleaning and sanitizing kitchen equipment, assisting in food preparation, and maintaining stock levels of food and supplies. They are also responsible for maintaining high hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen to assure the quality of food served to guests. Additionally, they might be required to handle customer service related issues, such as taking orders, serving food, and addressing customer complaints.

To excel in this role, Kitchen Staff should possess a number of key skills and certifications. They should have a food handler's certificate, signifying they are trained in food safety practices. A good level of physical fitness and endurance is also important as the job involves standing for long hours and handling heavy kitchen equipment. Strong teamwork, time management, and multitasking skills are indispensable to cope with the fast-paced working environment. Prior to becoming a Kitchen Staffer, individuals may have roles like Wait Staff, Dishwasher, or Food Prep Assistant to gain relevant experience in the hospitality industry.

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Kitchen Team Member

  • Muscatine, IA (20 miles from Aledo, IL)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Muscatine, IA (20 miles from Aledo, IL)
  • 22 hours ago

Req ID: 460577 Address: 2417 Grandview Ave Muscatine, IA, 52761 Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling * 401(k)...

Restaurant Crew Member

  • Muscatine, IA (20 miles from Aledo, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Muscatine, IA (20 miles from Aledo, IL)
  • 9 days ago

Req ID: 459379 Address: 2417 Grandview Ave Muscatine, IA, 52761 Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling * 401(k)...

Production/Cook

  • Muscatine, IA (20 miles from Aledo, IL)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Muscatine, IA (20 miles from Aledo, IL)
  • 19 hours ago

Be a sauce boss and make hungry people happy as a Cook for Pizza Hut. That's right, you can earn some cash while making great pizza, pasta and wings. Benefits we offer: Early wage access Insurance...

Dishwasher

  • Rock Island, IL (20 miles from Aledo, IL)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Rock Island, IL (20 miles from Aledo, IL)
  • 19 hours ago

About Bally's: Bally's Corporation is one of the world's leading entertainment companies, with millions of players across digital gaming platforms and traditional casino venues. Recognized for our...

Assistant Cook

  • Moline, IL (23 miles from Aledo, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Moline, IL (23 miles from Aledo, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Assistant Cook BASE WAGE $15.00 JOB TYPE Full-Time DESCRIPTION Skip-a-Long Childhood Centers, part of SAL Community Services, is the Quad Cities areas leading provider of early childhood care and...

Sous Chef

  • Davenport, IA (23 miles from Aledo, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Davenport, IA (23 miles from Aledo, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Morrison Healthcare Salary: $50,500 - 53,000 Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to serving more than 600 hospitals and healthcare...

Part-Time Cook - Nourish Food Program

  • Rock Island, IL (20 miles from Aledo, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Rock Island, IL (20 miles from Aledo, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Description "Cooking is at once child's play and adult joy. And cooking done with care is an act of love." - Craig Claiborne The YMCA is looking for a Part-Time Cook who can help prepare meals for...

Baker and Packager Associate

  • Davenport, IA (23 miles from Aledo, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Davenport, IA (23 miles from Aledo, IL)
  • 5 days ago

... Do you have a knack for helping people, following recipes and organization? Our Bakery/Packager associates prepare fresh baked items daily for our members through follow recipes and wrapping,...

Line Cook - Davenport Chili's

  • Davenport, IA (23 miles from Aledo, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Davenport, IA (23 miles from Aledo, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Role Overview Our Heart of House Team Members are responsible for setting the pace for a great shift, every shift. They provide dependable, fast service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take...

Meat Clerk

  • Davenport, IA (23 miles from Aledo, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Davenport, IA (23 miles from Aledo, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Additional Considerations (if any): Must be 18+ - At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise a helpful smile in every aisle and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully...

Sous Chef

  • Davenport, IA (23 miles from Aledo, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Davenport, IA (23 miles from Aledo, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Identify adaptive equipment or altered food preparation procedures to assist residents in maintaining an independent eating function....

Cook

  • Muscatine, IA (20 miles from Aledo, IL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Muscatine, IA (20 miles from Aledo, IL)
  • 16 days ago

Our Panda Cook associates are important leaders of our team and the heart of our kitchen. You are responsible for creating food with passion, service with heart and ambiance with pride. As a Cook...

Dishwasher - Hiring Now

  • Davenport, IA (23 miles from Aledo, IL)
  • 17 days ago
  • Davenport, IA (23 miles from Aledo, IL)
  • 17 days ago

Responsibilities: Operate dishwashing machines to clean dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and pans. Ensure proper handling and storage of all kitchenware and equipment....

Breakfast Cook

  • Muscatine, IA (20 miles from Aledo, IL)
  • 20 days ago
  • Muscatine, IA (20 miles from Aledo, IL)
  • 20 days ago

Additional Considerations (if any): - At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise a helpful smile in every aisle and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and...

Line Cook

  • Davenport, IA (23 miles from Aledo, IL)
  • 20 days ago
  • Davenport, IA (23 miles from Aledo, IL)
  • 20 days ago

At Texas Roadhouse, we are a people-first company that just happens to serve steaks. Legendary Food and Legendary Service is who we are. We're about loving what you're doing today and preparing...

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Aledo, IL

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Aledo, IL offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.5%
Bachelor's Degree
15.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.6%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.5%
Master's Degree
3.3%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Kitchen Staffs in Aledo, IL
None
41.7%
Less than 1 year
37.0%
1-2 years
14.4%
4-6 years
4.4%
6-8 years
2.6%


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