Kitchen Staff Jobs in Palatine, 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 II

  • Schaumburg, IL (5 miles from Palatine, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (5 miles from Palatine, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. Prepare cold foods. Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers....

Sous Chef - Hourly

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Palatine, IL)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Palatine, IL)
  • 3 hours ago

Who we are: Thomas Cuisine is an award-winning, privately held contract food service company. We advocate the healing power of whole foods and believe in preparing scratch-made cuisine fresh each...

PM Line Cook

  • Itasca, IL (9 miles from Palatine, IL)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Itasca, IL (9 miles from Palatine, IL)
  • 3 hours ago

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our...

Pasta Cook

  • Schaumburg, IL (5 miles from Palatine, IL)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (5 miles from Palatine, IL)
  • 3 hours ago

At California Pizza Kitchen, R.O.C.K.S is our philosophy for a culture that rocks! For over 35 years weve built a culture of Respect, amazing Opportunities, open Communication, acts of Kindness,...

Pizza Cook

  • Schaumburg, IL (5 miles from Palatine, IL)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (5 miles from Palatine, IL)
  • 3 hours ago

At California Pizza Kitchen, R.O.C.K.S is our philosophy for a culture that rocks! For over 35 years weve built a culture of Respect, amazing Opportunities, open Communication, acts of Kindness,...

Meat Clerk 2nd Shift

  • Bloomingdale, IL (11 miles from Palatine, IL)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Bloomingdale, IL (11 miles from Palatine, IL)
  • 3 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....

Server Assistant (Earn up to $1,000/wk)

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Palatine, IL)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Palatine, IL)
  • 3 hours ago

Armitage Alehouse is looking for a dedicated and experienced Part Time Server Assistant to join our team! Our ideal candidate is passionate about upholding Hogsalts values of harmony,...

Server Assistant

  • Naperville, IL (24 miles from Palatine, IL)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Naperville, IL (24 miles from Palatine, IL)
  • 3 hours ago

Ramsays Kitchen is a casually refined restaurant inspired by Michelin-starred Chef Gordon Ramsay and his global culinary adventures. Located in the heart of Naperville, we offer a seasonal menu...

Meat/Clerk

  • Glenview, IL (11 miles from Palatine, IL)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Glenview, IL (11 miles from Palatine, IL)
  • 3 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....

Food Service Worker I

  • Park Ridge, IL (11 miles from Palatine, IL)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Park Ridge, IL (11 miles from Palatine, IL)
  • 3 hours ago

Food Service Worker I will have 1-2 years of experience in Food Service; normal instruction in performing tasks; general food preparation, cleaning and serving....

Sous Chef Bavette's Bar & Boeuf Now Hiring

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Palatine, IL)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Palatine, IL)
  • 3 hours ago

Culinary Agents is working with the team at Bavette's Bar & Boeuf to connect them with talented hospitality professionals. Bavette's Bar & Boeuf - Now Hiring: Sous Chef Click here to learn more &...

Executive Chef Bavette's Bar & Boeuf Now Hiring

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Palatine, IL)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Palatine, IL)
  • 3 hours ago

Culinary Agents is working with the team at Bavette's Bar & Boeuf to connect them with talented hospitality professionals. Bavette's Bar & Boeuf - Now Hiring: Executive Chef Click here to learn...

Baker and Packager Associate

  • Vernon Hills, IL (9 miles from Palatine, IL)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Vernon Hills, IL (9 miles from Palatine, IL)
  • 5 hours 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,...

Food Service Worker - Immediate Openings

  • Geneva, IL (22 miles from Palatine, IL)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Geneva, IL (22 miles from Palatine, IL)
  • 5 hours ago

Food Service Worker Location: GENEVA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 304 - 27720001 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred). More details will be provided during the...

Food Service Worker

  • Geneva, IL (22 miles from Palatine, IL)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Geneva, IL (22 miles from Palatine, IL)
  • 7 hours ago

Location Name: GENEVA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 304 - 27720001 Location ID: 27720001 Food Service Worker Location: GENEVA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 304 - 27720001 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts,...

Demographic Data for Palatine, IL

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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 Palatine, 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 Palatine, 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 Palatine, 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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