Kitchen Staff Jobs in Rantoul, 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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Restaurant Crew Member

  • Oakwood, IL (24 miles from Rantoul, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Oakwood, IL (24 miles from Rantoul, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

Req ID: 459720 Address: 17919 Newtown Rd Oakwood, IL, 61858 Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling * 401(k) 100%...

Dish Washer/Server - Part-time

  • Mahomet, IL (14 miles from Rantoul, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mahomet, IL (14 miles from Rantoul, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary Performs a number of kitchen activities including pot washing, dishwashing, general cleaning duties, and storing food and non-food supplies....

Cook/Frozen

  • Savoy, IL (18 miles from Rantoul, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Savoy, IL (18 miles from Rantoul, IL)
  • 1 day ago

The Job: As a SONIC Drive-In Crew Member which may include Frozen, Fountain, Expo, or Switchboard your primary responsibility is to provide every guest with a SuperSONIC experience by: Creating...

Crew Member- Cook/Food Prep

  • Champaign, IL (14 miles from Rantoul, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Champaign, IL (14 miles from Rantoul, IL)
  • 1 day ago

The Job: As a SONIC Drive-In Crew Member which may include Frozen, Fountain, Expo, or Switchboard your primary responsibility is to provide every guest with a SuperSONIC experience by: Creating...

Cook

  • Savoy, IL (18 miles from Rantoul, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Savoy, IL (18 miles from Rantoul, IL)
  • 1 day ago

The Job: As a SONIC Drive-In Crew Member which may include Frozen, Fountain, Expo, or Switchboard your primary responsibility is to provide every guest with a SuperSONIC experience by: Creating...

Food Service Worker/Cashier - Full-time

  • Mahomet, IL (14 miles from Rantoul, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mahomet, IL (14 miles from Rantoul, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary Prepares and presents menu items during service of the cafeteria to Quest standards. Follows preparation list for items needed for execution of menus and assist in the day-to-day...

Food Service Worker

  • Mahomet, IL (14 miles from Rantoul, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mahomet, IL (14 miles from Rantoul, IL)
  • 1 day 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....

Grill Cook

  • Champaign, IL (14 miles from Rantoul, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Champaign, IL (14 miles from Rantoul, IL)
  • 1 day ago

preparation so that all items for check are finished at the same time Properly maintain and operate equipment effectively....

Cook

  • Champaign, IL (14 miles from Rantoul, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Champaign, IL (14 miles from Rantoul, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Wash dishes, pots, and pans following Bickford's dishwashing procedure. Follow the Kitchen Daily Task Guide....

Cook - Urgently Hiring

  • Savoy, IL (18 miles from Rantoul, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Savoy, IL (18 miles from Rantoul, IL)
  • 2 days ago

The Job: As a SONIC Drive-In Crew Member which may include Frozen, Fountain, Expo, or Switchboard your primary responsibility is to provide every guest with a SuperSONIC experience by: Creating...

Cook/ Expo

  • Savoy, IL (18 miles from Rantoul, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Savoy, IL (18 miles from Rantoul, IL)
  • 2 days ago

The Job: As a SONIC Drive-In Crew Member which may include Frozen, Fountain, Expo, or Switchboard your primary responsibility is to provide every guest with a SuperSONIC experience by: Creating...

Line Cook

  • Savoy, IL (18 miles from Rantoul, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Savoy, IL (18 miles from Rantoul, IL)
  • 2 days ago

The Job: As a SONIC Drive-In Crew Member which may include Frozen, Fountain, Expo, or Switchboard your primary responsibility is to provide every guest with a SuperSONIC experience by: Creating...

Line Cook- Urgently Hiring

  • Savoy, IL (18 miles from Rantoul, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Savoy, IL (18 miles from Rantoul, IL)
  • 2 days ago

The Job: As a SONIC Drive-In Crew Member which may include Frozen, Fountain, Expo, or Switchboard your primary responsibility is to provide every guest with a SuperSONIC experience by: Creating...

Cook/Switchboard

  • Savoy, IL (18 miles from Rantoul, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Savoy, IL (18 miles from Rantoul, IL)
  • 2 days ago

The Job: As a SONIC Drive-In Crew Member which may include Frozen, Fountain, Expo, or Switchboard your primary responsibility is to provide every guest with a SuperSONIC experience by: Creating...

Food Service Worker

  • Penfield, IL (10 miles from Rantoul, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Penfield, IL (10 miles from Rantoul, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Location: 2157 Penfield Road Penfield, NY 14526 Availability Requirement for this role: Afternoon, Evening (including weekends). Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older Time Type: Part time Pay...

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Rantoul, 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 Rantoul, IL offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.5%
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 Rantoul, 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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