Kitchen Staff Jobs in South Barrington, 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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Dishwasher - Algonquin Chilis

  • Algonquin, IL (7 miles from South Barrington, IL)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Algonquin, IL (7 miles from South Barrington, IL)
  • 5 hours 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...

Dishwasher - Gurnee Mills Chili's

  • Gurnee, IL (18 miles from South Barrington, IL)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Gurnee, IL (18 miles from South Barrington, IL)
  • 9 hours 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...

Dishwasher - Algonquin Chili's

  • Algonquin, IL (7 miles from South Barrington, IL)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Algonquin, IL (7 miles from South Barrington, IL)
  • 9 hours 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...

Cook - $22.65/ HR Food -Specialty Cook

  • Schiller Park, IL (20 miles from South Barrington, IL)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Schiller Park, IL (20 miles from South Barrington, IL)
  • 9 hours ago

We're looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone's journeys better. Job Summary: A Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking various food items according to recipes and...

Cook- 2nd shift

  • South Elgin, IL (13 miles from South Barrington, IL)
  • 9 hours ago
  • South Elgin, IL (13 miles from South Barrington, IL)
  • 9 hours ago

Responsibilities: Prepares a diverse menu that incorporates a variety of dietary preferences and accommodates for various restrictions Demonstrates dedication to high-quality dietary services...

Line Cook

  • Lincolnshire, IL (12 miles from South Barrington, IL)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Lincolnshire, IL (12 miles from South Barrington, IL)
  • 9 hours ago

Compensation Range $17.50 - $21.25 / Hour Overview: Why Join Our Team: Great earnings potential Full and part-time hours available Flexible scheduling to fit your life Medical coverage starting at...

Crew Member

  • Batavia, IL (23 miles from South Barrington, IL)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Batavia, IL (23 miles from South Barrington, IL)
  • 9 hours 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...

Food Service Worker

  • St Charles, IL (17 miles from South Barrington, IL)
  • 20 hours ago
  • St Charles, IL (17 miles from South Barrington, IL)
  • 20 hours ago

Position Overview : Prepares, presents and serves food as needed. Specific Responsibilities : Performs prep work such as washing, peeling, cutting and seeding fruits and vegetables. Weighs and...

Meat Clerk

  • Rolling Meadows, IL (8 miles from South Barrington, IL)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Rolling Meadows, IL (8 miles from South Barrington, IL)
  • 20 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....

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • McHenry, IL (14 miles from South Barrington, IL)
  • 23 hours ago
  • McHenry, IL (14 miles from South Barrington, IL)
  • 23 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...

Bakery/Deli Clerk

  • Lombard, IL (20 miles from South Barrington, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lombard, IL (20 miles from South Barrington, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Location: Lombard, US-IL Rate: 16.55 Type: Permanent Bakery/Deli Clerk Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment...

Cook I (Ump)

  • Elgin, IL (10 miles from South Barrington, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Elgin, IL (10 miles from South Barrington, IL)
  • 1 day ago

preparation and cooking methods on a large-scale basis....

Prepared Foods Dishwasher - Part Time

  • Kildeer, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Kildeer, IL
  • 1 day ago

Performs all duties related to dishwashing and maintaining general cleanliness of the kitchen area....

Sous Chef Hugos

  • Des Plaines, IL (15 miles from South Barrington, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Des Plaines, IL (15 miles from South Barrington, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Train and develop kitchen staff; traincooks/kitchen staff in the importance of consistency in preparation and presentation....

Sous Chef

  • Algonquin, IL (7 miles from South Barrington, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Algonquin, IL (7 miles from South Barrington, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Sous Chef Algonquin, IL New Restaurant Coming Soon! We are growing at a rapid growth rate, and we are looking for passionate individuals who share our love for providing an excellent culinary...

Demographic Data for South Barrington, IL

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in South Barrington, 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 South Barrington, 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 South Barrington, 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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