Kitchen Staff Jobs in Kankakee, 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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Cook

  • Herscher, IL (10 miles from Kankakee, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Herscher, IL (10 miles from Kankakee, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Ensure that all food preparation is done in a timely manner as to meet schedules. 4.Communicate effectively with all members of the kitchen staff and administration. 5....

Cook - Hiring Immediately

  • Bourbonnais, IL (6 miles from Kankakee, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Bourbonnais, IL (6 miles from Kankakee, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Read and measure/mix ingredients according to recipe(s) May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill station, fryer, and other kitchen equipment Attends work and shows...

Cook - Flexible Schedule

  • Bourbonnais, IL (6 miles from Kankakee, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Bourbonnais, IL (6 miles from Kankakee, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Read and follow basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing various food items May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill station Attends work and shows for...

Food Service Worker - Hiring Now

  • Bourbonnais, IL (6 miles from Kankakee, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Bourbonnais, IL (6 miles from Kankakee, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Cashier/Food Service Worker Location: OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY - 55249001 Workdays/shifts : Afternoon/evenings - varying days. More details will be provided during the interview process....

Cook

  • Bourbonnais, IL (6 miles from Kankakee, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Bourbonnais, IL (6 miles from Kankakee, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Read and follow basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing various food items May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill station Attends work and shows for...

Grill Cook

  • Bourbonnais, IL (6 miles from Kankakee, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Bourbonnais, IL (6 miles from Kankakee, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Read and measure/mix ingredients according to recipe(s) May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill station, fryer, and other kitchen equipment Attends work and shows...

Cashier/Food Service Worker

  • Bourbonnais, IL (6 miles from Kankakee, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Bourbonnais, IL (6 miles from Kankakee, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Location Name: OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY - 55249001 Location ID: 55249001 Cashier/Food Service Worker Location: OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY - 55249001 Workdays/shifts : Afternoon/evenings -...

Restaurant Crew Member

  • Grant Park, IL (15 miles from Kankakee, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Grant Park, IL (15 miles from Kankakee, IL)
  • 10 days ago

Req ID: 463009 Address: 8316 N. Route 1 Grant Park, IL, 60940 Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling * 401(k)...

Kitchen Team Member

  • South Wilmington, IL (21 miles from Kankakee, IL)
  • 15 days ago
  • South Wilmington, IL (21 miles from Kankakee, IL)
  • 15 days ago

Req ID: 460304 Address: 12 W. Northbrook Drive Dwight, IL, 60420 Benefits: $15.50 - $18.00 p/hr * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off *...

Kitchen Team Member

  • Wilmington, IL (16 miles from Kankakee, IL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Wilmington, IL (16 miles from Kankakee, IL)
  • 15 days ago

Address: 21624 W Alexander Farm Rd Wilmington, IL, 60481 Benefits: $15.50 - $18.00 p/hr Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program Paid Time Off Flexible Scheduling...

Head Cook

  • Herscher, IL (10 miles from Kankakee, IL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Herscher, IL (10 miles from Kankakee, IL)
  • 15 days ago

Ensure that all food preparation is done in a timely manner as to meet schedules. 4.Communicate effectively with all members of the kitchen staff and administration....

Cook (P1-1383883-1)

  • Bradley, IL (3 miles from Kankakee, IL)
  • 18 days ago
  • Bradley, IL (3 miles from Kankakee, IL)
  • 18 days ago

COOK (P1-1383883-1) LOCATION Bradley, IL POSTED 10/15/2024 TYPE Panda Restaurant Group JOB ID P1-1383883-1 Our Panda Cook associates are important leaders of our team and the heart of our kitchen....

Truck Unloader

  • Bradley, IL (3 miles from Kankakee, IL)
  • 21 days ago
  • Bradley, IL (3 miles from Kankakee, IL)
  • 21 days ago

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

Crew Member

  • Bourbonnais, IL (6 miles from Kankakee, IL)
  • 23 days ago
  • Bourbonnais, IL (6 miles from Kankakee, IL)
  • 23 days ago

CULTIVATE A BETTER WORLD** Food served fast does not have to be a typical fast-food experience. Chipotle has always done things differently, both in and out of our restaurants. We are changing the...

Cook

  • Kankakee, IL
  • 23 days ago
  • Kankakee, IL
  • 23 days ago

Responsible for the preparation, cooking and serving of food according to standardized recipes and established food preparation procedures for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional and projected...

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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 Kankakee, 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 Kankakee, 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 Kankakee, 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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