Kitchen Staff Jobs in Wheeling, 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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The Fireplace Inn

Grill Cook

We are looking to hire a prep cook who is willing to learn what we do here in our kitchen and is reliable and hard working. The Fireplace Inn is a family owned business who has been in Old Town...

Dishwasher

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Wheeling, IL)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Wheeling, IL)
  • 1 hour ago

About the Opportunity: The successful dishwasher efficiently cleans china and other wares, ably assists in food preparation and production, contributes to general galley operations including receiving...

Server Assistant

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Wheeling, IL)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Wheeling, IL)
  • 1 hour ago

City Experiences is seeking a Server Assistant for our City Cruises operation in Chicago, IL. Pay Rate: $16.60/hour About You: This person will be adaptable, dynamic, and embody City Experiences'...

Line Cook

  • Wheeling, IL
  • 1 hour ago
  • Wheeling, IL
  • 1 hour ago

The Cooper's Hawk Line Cook is critical to the success of the company and plays an integral role in executing a positive experience for each restaurant Guest. The Line Cook is responsible for the...

Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production - Full Time

  • Northbrook, IL (4 miles from Wheeling, IL)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Northbrook, IL (4 miles from Wheeling, IL)
  • 1 hour ago

Performs all functions related to proper food preparation and maintenance of the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars....

Server Assistant - Toro

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Wheeling, IL)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Wheeling, IL)
  • 2 hours ago

Company Description Join Our Culinary Excellence Team: Server Assistant Across Latin America, food is more than a meal. It's an event. It's a celebration that's shared, savored, and enjoyed with...

Line Cook

  • Oak Park, IL (17 miles from Wheeling, IL)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Oak Park, IL (17 miles from Wheeling, IL)
  • 2 hours ago

The Line Cook helps to maintain a high quality of food preparation and presentation using company recipes to ensure an excellent dining experience for residents and their guests....

Pastry Decorator and Baker

  • Morton Grove, IL (8 miles from Wheeling, IL)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Morton Grove, IL (8 miles from Wheeling, IL)
  • 2 hours ago

Join Our Pastry Team at Catering by Michaels! Are you a passionate pastry professional ready to take the next step in your career? Elevate your craft with Catering by Michaels, one of Chicago's...

Restaurant Crewmember - Late Night Shift (part-time)

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Wheeling, IL)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Wheeling, IL)
  • 2 hours ago

Starting hiring pay: $16.75 Restaurant Crewmembers at Raising Cane's will wear many hats (including a Raising Cane's hat) while working hard and having fun as a critical part of the Restaurant...

Restaurant Crewmember - Restaurant Image

  • Des Plaines, IL (5 miles from Wheeling, IL)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Des Plaines, IL (5 miles from Wheeling, IL)
  • 2 hours ago

Starting hiring pay: $16 Restaurant Crewmembers at Raising Cane's will wear many hats (including a Raising Cane's hat) while working hard and having fun as a critical part of the Restaurant team....

Food Service Assistant

  • Oak Park, IL (17 miles from Wheeling, IL)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Oak Park, IL (17 miles from Wheeling, IL)
  • 2 hours ago

Location: Oak Park, Illinois Business Unit: Rush Oak Park Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital Department: Food and Nutrition Services Work Type: Part Time (Total FTE between 0.5 and 0.89) Shift:...

Food Prep Helper

  • Palatine, IL (5 miles from Wheeling, IL)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Palatine, IL (5 miles from Wheeling, IL)
  • 6 hours ago

Location Name: WILLIAM RAINEY HARPER COLLEGE - 42335001 Location ID: 42335001 Food Prep Helper Location: WILLIAM RAINEY HARPER COLLEGE - 42335001 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours (open...

Dishwasher, Pink Poodle - Wrigley Field

  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Wheeling, IL)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Wheeling, IL)
  • 7 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...

Line Cook

  • Mount Prospect, IL (4 miles from Wheeling, IL)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Mount Prospect, IL (4 miles from Wheeling, IL)
  • 7 hours ago

Strong Organizational Skills Effective Communication Skills Ability to Learn Quickly Flexibility in Work Hours Team Support and Collaboration Attention to Hygiene and Cleanliness Collaboration With Kitchen...

Cook

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Wheeling, IL)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Wheeling, IL)
  • 13 hours ago

Why We're Here We believe heartfelt, human connections make people's lives better. Especially the people who work here. Our founder, Bill Kimpton rebelled against impersonal, generic hospitality...

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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 Wheeling, IL

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Wheeling, 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 Wheeling, 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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