Kitchen Staff Jobs in Freeport, 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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Crew Member

  • Rockford, IL (24 miles from Freeport, IL)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Rockford, IL (24 miles from Freeport, IL)
  • 3 hours ago

McDonald's provides reasonable accommodations as determined on a case-by-case- basis for qualified applicants and candidates with disabilities upon request. If you need assistance accessing or...

Food Service Worker (Part Time)

  • Rockford, IL (24 miles from Freeport, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Rockford, IL (24 miles from Freeport, IL)
  • 3 days ago

TouchPoint We are hiring immediately for part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Address: Presence St Anne Center - 4405 Highcrest Road, Rockford, IL 61107. Note: online applications accepted...

Cafeteria Worker 4 Hours

  • Rockford, IL (24 miles from Freeport, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Rockford, IL (24 miles from Freeport, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Position Type: Nutrition Services/Cafeteria Worker Date Posted: 4/21/2025 Location: Auburn High School   Additional Information: Show/Hide ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT #205 Job...

Dishwasher - Immediate Hire

  • Rockford, IL (24 miles from Freeport, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Rockford, IL (24 miles from Freeport, IL)
  • 8 days ago

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

Deli Clerk

  • Winnebago, IL (18 miles from Freeport, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Winnebago, IL (18 miles from Freeport, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Company Introduction If you're friendly and dependable and you like to work with terrific guests, we'd love to talk about an opportunity on our team! Sullivan's Foods is a proud member of the...

Dishwasher

  • Rockford, IL (24 miles from Freeport, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Rockford, IL (24 miles from Freeport, IL)
  • 10 days ago

at Gorman & Company in Rockford, Illinois, United States Job Description Position: Dishwasher Location: Rockford, IL Job Id: 1076 # of Openings: 1 DISHWASHER Are you looking for a new opportunity...

Baker

  • Rockford, IL (24 miles from Freeport, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Rockford, IL (24 miles from Freeport, IL)
  • 12 days ago

Do you have a desire to bake cookies, Cakes, Cobblers, Pies, bread, biscuits, the list goes on and on. The Baker has the important responsibility of preparing yeast rolls, cakes, pies, specialty...

(18yrs+ to apply) Meat Clerk - 11th Street

  • Rockford, IL (24 miles from Freeport, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Rockford, IL (24 miles from Freeport, IL)
  • 14 days ago

This is not an official job description, but represents major responsibilities a new hire can expect to perform. You could expect the position of meat clerk to include the following: DUTIES:...

Lead Cook 6.5HR/DAY

  • Rockford, IL (24 miles from Freeport, IL)
  • 17 days ago
  • Rockford, IL (24 miles from Freeport, IL)
  • 17 days ago

Position Type: Nutrition Services/Lead Cook Date Posted: 4/7/2025 Location: West Middle School   Additional Information: Show/Hide ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT #205 Job Description Job...

Kitchen Team Member

  • Rockford, IL (24 miles from Freeport, IL)
  • 17 days ago
  • Rockford, IL (24 miles from Freeport, IL)
  • 17 days ago

Req ID: 460569 Address: 4628 South Main Street Rockford, IL, 61002 Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling *...

Food Service Worker

  • Monroe, WI (19 miles from Freeport, IL)
  • 20 days ago
  • Monroe, WI (19 miles from Freeport, IL)
  • 20 days ago

Location Name: SSM HEALTH MONROE HOSPITAL - 34345001 Location ID: 34345001 Food Service Worker Location: SSM HEALTH MONROE HOSPITAL - 34345001 Workdays/shifts : Afternoon/evenings - varying days,...

Dishwasher - Rockford Chili's

  • Rockford, IL (24 miles from Freeport, IL)
  • 22 days ago
  • Rockford, IL (24 miles from Freeport, IL)
  • 22 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...

Cafeteria Worker 6.5 HR

  • Rockford, IL (24 miles from Freeport, IL)
  • 23 days ago
  • Rockford, IL (24 miles from Freeport, IL)
  • 23 days ago

Position Type: Nutrition Services/Cafeteria Worker Date Posted: 4/2/2025 Location: West View Elementary   Additional Information: Show/Hide ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT #205 Job...

Crew Members

  • Freeport, IL
  • 25 days ago
  • Freeport, IL
  • 25 days ago

Crew Members are the foundation of what keeps the store and America running. We are looking to add to our tea m of positive, energetic employees who are passionate about the Dunkin' Brand and...

Restaurant Crewmember - Opening & Closing Shift

  • Rockford, IL (24 miles from Freeport, IL)
  • 25 days ago
  • Rockford, IL (24 miles from Freeport, IL)
  • 25 days ago

Starting hiring pay: $15 Restaurant Crewmembers at Raising Cane's will wear many hats (including a Raising Cane's hat) while working hard and having fun as a critical part of the Restaurant team....

Demographic Data for Freeport, IL

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Freeport, IL

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitalityServices research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Freeport, IL offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.9%
Bachelor's Degree
15.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.5%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.5%
Master's Degree
3.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Kitchen Staffs in Freeport, 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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