Kitchen Staff Jobs in Wilmington, 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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Sous Chef, Senior Living

  • Homer Glen, IL (21 miles from Wilmington, IL)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Homer Glen, IL (21 miles from Wilmington, IL)
  • 13 hours ago

Position Title: SOUS CHEF at Marian Village Reports to: Executive Chef Salary: $60,000-63,000 per year Other Forms of Compensation: Think Fresh! Lead with Excellence! An industry leading...

Nutrition Services Assistant (Cook) 8hr

  • Joliet, IL (17 miles from Wilmington, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Joliet, IL (17 miles from Wilmington, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Any cleaning as directed to include, dishwashing, equipment cleaning, sweeping and wet mopping as necessary. Heavy lifting, bending, and prolonged periods of standing are required....

Restaurant Crewmember - Part Time

  • Joliet, IL (17 miles from Wilmington, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Joliet, IL (17 miles from Wilmington, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Restaurant Crewmember - Part Time Raising Cane's - 3.7 Joliet, IL Job Details Part-time From $16 an hour 9 hours ago Benefits Paid training Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance...

Cook - Morning Shift

  • Joliet, IL (17 miles from Wilmington, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Joliet, IL (17 miles from Wilmington, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Starting hiring pay at: $16 As a Cook at Raising Cane's, you will set the pace of the Restaurant by ensuring all of the food we serve meets our high standards. Working in the Kitchen at Raising...

Cook

  • Mokena, IL (18 miles from Wilmington, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mokena, IL (18 miles from Wilmington, IL)
  • 1 day ago

When you work at Clarendale Mokena, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company - one that's...

Cook

  • Romeoville, IL (23 miles from Wilmington, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Romeoville, IL (23 miles from Wilmington, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the...

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Shorewood, IL (17 miles from Wilmington, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Shorewood, IL (17 miles from Wilmington, IL)
  • 1 day 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...

Head Cook

  • Homer Glen, IL (21 miles from Wilmington, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Homer Glen, IL (21 miles from Wilmington, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Job Type Full-time Description Victorian Village, a Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Community, located in Homer Glen, IL is seeking a Full Time Cook! Victorian Village is a member of the...

Crew Member

  • Crest Hill, IL (18 miles from Wilmington, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Crest Hill, IL (18 miles from Wilmington, IL)
  • 2 days ago

McDonald's provides reasonable accommodations as determined on a case-by-case- basis for qualified applicants and candidates with disabilities upon request. If you need assistance accessing or...

Crew Member

  • Minooka, IL (17 miles from Wilmington, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Minooka, IL (17 miles from Wilmington, IL)
  • 3 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...

Line Cook - North Plainfield Chili's

  • Plainfield, IL (20 miles from Wilmington, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Plainfield, IL (20 miles from Wilmington, IL)
  • 4 days 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...

Food Service Worker (Part Time)

  • Joliet, IL (17 miles from Wilmington, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Joliet, IL (17 miles from Wilmington, IL)
  • 5 days ago

TouchPoint We are hiring immediately for part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Address: St Joseph Medical Center - 333 Madison Street, Joliet, IL 60435. Note: online applications accepted only....

Ivh-M Cook I (Full-Time) (Ump)

  • Manteno, IL (10 miles from Wilmington, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Manteno, IL (10 miles from Wilmington, IL)
  • 6 days ago

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

Baker

  • Diamond, IL (10 miles from Wilmington, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Diamond, IL (10 miles from Wilmington, IL)
  • 6 days ago

A Day in the Life: As a Baker, no one day is ever the same. To truly be successful in the position, you will be passionate about baking breads, cookies, and pastries, as well as producing fancy...

Nutrition Services Assistant (Cook) 7hr

  • Joliet, IL (17 miles from Wilmington, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Joliet, IL (17 miles from Wilmington, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Any cleaning as directed to include, dishwashing, equipment cleaning, sweeping and wet mopping as necessary. Heavy lifting, bending, and prolonged periods of standing are required....

Demographic Data for Wilmington, IL

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Wilmington, 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 Wilmington, 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 Wilmington, 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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