Kitchen Staff Jobs in Hoffman Estates, 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.

1-15 of 394 Jobs

Deli/Clerk

  • Skokie, IL (23 miles from Hoffman Estates, IL)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Skokie, IL (23 miles from Hoffman Estates, IL)
  • 2 hours ago

Assist customers, sell deli products, and maintain food production and food safety standards. Perform all tasks in a safe manner consistent with corporate policies and state and federal laws....

Salad Bar/Clerk

  • Harwood Heights, IL (21 miles from Hoffman Estates, IL)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Harwood Heights, IL (21 miles from Hoffman Estates, IL)
  • 2 hours ago

Desired Produce work experience or similar experience in food preparation. Past work record reflects dependability and integrity....

Meat/Clerk

  • Skokie, IL (23 miles from Hoffman Estates, IL)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Skokie, IL (23 miles from Hoffman Estates, IL)
  • 2 hours ago

Previous experience in food preparation. Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, safety, and food handling. Experience in grocery retail and customer service....

Head Cook

  • Bannockburn, IL (14 miles from Hoffman Estates, IL)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Bannockburn, IL (14 miles from Hoffman Estates, IL)
  • 5 hours ago

Join our leadership team as the Head Cook! As the Head Cook, your role is to ensure your restaurant safely produces all of the incredible food Guzman y Gomez is known for. You will lead and...

Cook

  • Des Plaines, IL (15 miles from Hoffman Estates, IL)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Des Plaines, IL (15 miles from Hoffman Estates, IL)
  • 5 hours ago

We have an incredible opportunity for a dynamic, energetic, and eager Cook in Des Plaines About DO & CO We have a passion for hospitality culinary delights on every banquet floor and in the sky....

Bakery Production Team Member (Food Preparation) - Full Time

  • Elmhurst, IL (21 miles from Hoffman Estates, IL)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Elmhurst, IL (21 miles from Hoffman Estates, IL)
  • 5 hours ago

Performs all functions relating to preparation, counter service, and stocking of product. Decorates and finishes cakes and pies. All Whole Foods Market Retail jobs require ensuring a positive...

Grill Cook (Full Time)

  • Hoffman Estates, IL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Hoffman Estates, IL
  • 6 hours ago

TouchPoint We are hiring immediately for a full time GRILL COOK position. Address: Ascension St Alexius Medical Center - 1555 Barrington Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169. Note: online applications...

Cook (Full Time)

  • Hoffman Estates, IL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Hoffman Estates, IL
  • 6 hours ago

TouchPoint We are hiring immediately for a full time COOK position. Address: St Alexius Medical Center - 1555 Barrington Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169. Note: online applications accepted only....

Dishwasher, Warewashing, and Sanitation

  • Crystal Lake, IL (11 miles from Hoffman Estates, IL)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Crystal Lake, IL (11 miles from Hoffman Estates, IL)
  • 10 hours ago

preparation tasks when feasible Attend staff meetings, training sessions, and seminars as requested Specific job responsibilities for this position are included in the Task Description found in the...

Deli Clerk

  • McHenry, IL (14 miles from Hoffman Estates, IL)
  • 17 hours ago
  • McHenry, IL (14 miles from Hoffman Estates, IL)
  • 17 hours ago

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, youre provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development....

Life Cafe Cook

  • Lake Zurich, IL (6 miles from Hoffman Estates, IL)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Lake Zurich, IL (6 miles from Hoffman Estates, IL)
  • 17 hours ago

Position Summary The Restaurant Cook works alongside health-minded teammates in a fun and fast-paced environment proudly serving our members industry-leading healthy food options. They produce...

Premium Dishwasher

  • Evanston, IL (24 miles from Hoffman Estates, IL)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Evanston, IL (24 miles from Hoffman Estates, IL)
  • 19 hours ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Scrapes and rinses food from dirty dishes and washes them by hand or places them in racks or on conveyor to dishwashing machine depending on assigned equipment...

Concessions Prep Cook

  • Evanston, IL (24 miles from Hoffman Estates, IL)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Evanston, IL (24 miles from Hoffman Estates, IL)
  • 20 hours ago

Levy Sector Position Title: CONCESSIONS PREP COOK @ NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY Pay Range: $18.00 to $18.00 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and...

Lead Cook

  • Evanston, IL (24 miles from Hoffman Estates, IL)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Evanston, IL (24 miles from Hoffman Estates, IL)
  • 20 hours ago

Levy Sector Position Title: LEAD COOK @ NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY Pay Range: $24.00 to $24.00 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search...

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Algonquin, IL (7 miles from Hoffman Estates, IL)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Algonquin, IL (7 miles from Hoffman Estates, IL)
  • 20 hours ago

In most jobs, everyone doesnt spontaneously erupt into applause and start raining down high-fives. At Buffalo Wild Wings, thats just a Thursday night. This is the place to start the next phase of...

Demographic Data for Hoffman Estates, IL

Moving to Hoffman Estates, IL? Find some basic demographic data about Hoffman Estates, IL below.


Local
National
12,812,477
319,486

Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireHospitalityServices curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
Kitchen Chemistry
This seminar is designed to be an experimental and hands-on approach to applied chemistry (as seen in cooking). Cooking may be the oldest and most widespread application of chemistry and recipes...
Leading Well for Staff Health and Wellbeing in the NHS
The health and wellbeing of NHS staff is essential to the quality of care provided to patients, service users and communities. The Covid-19 pandemic placed unprecedented pressures on the health...
Prison Health: Vaccinations for People Working and Living in Prisons (Vaccine Trained Staff)
This two-week course will help you gain an understanding of why vaccines can help protect the health of those living or working in prisons and those around them. Whats more, youll develop the...

Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Hoffman Estates, 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 Hoffman Estates, IL offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.4%
Bachelor's Degree
15.7%
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 Hoffman Estates, 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%


Other Career Titles

Here are some other career titles that require similar skills



Kitchen Staff Related Career Advice Articles

Empty glasses hanging in a restaurant
Must-Read Job Search Advice for Restaurant Workers

Learn the ins and outs of how to get a job at a restaurant, including when to turn in your resume, how to present yourself, and how to land the job.

Read article »