Kitchen Staff Jobs in Illinois

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...

Cook

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

Part-Time Food Service Specialist

  • Beach Park, IL
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  • Beach Park, IL
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Required qualifications include: High School Diploma with two (2) to three (3) years of food preparation and food handling experience, two year college degree or higher preferred....

Prep Cook

  • Plainfield, IL
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  • Plainfield, IL
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The Cooper's Hawk Prep Cook plays an integral role in the creation and execution of our menu items, by preparing a variety of cold and hot food items and ensuring consistency in each of our...

Line Cook

  • Plainfield, IL
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  • Plainfield, IL
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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...

Kitchen Assistant 2nd Shift

  • Dekalb, IL
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  • Dekalb, IL
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A kitchen helper cleans / sanitizes kitchen equipment, assists in food preparation / serving, and receives products into kitchen storage....

Cook

  • Arlington Heights, IL
  • moments ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL
  • moments ago

Our franchise organization, Himalaya Holdings, LLC dba Golden Corral, is currently seeking energetic, friendly individuals to join our team! The Cook is responsible for the quality, quantity,...

Deli Clerk

  • McHenry, IL
  • moments ago
  • McHenry, IL
  • moments ago

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you're provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development....

Food Service Worker

  • Penfield, IL
  • 1 hour ago
  • Penfield, IL
  • 1 hour 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...

Cook

  • Romeoville, IL
  • 4 hours ago
  • Romeoville, IL
  • 4 hours ago

Read and follow basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing various food items May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill station Attends work and shows for...

Food Service Worker

  • Romeoville, IL
  • 4 hours ago
  • Romeoville, IL
  • 4 hours ago

Location Name: LEWIS UNIVERSITY - 10885001 Location ID: 10885001 Food Service Worker Location: LEWIS UNIVERSITY - 10885001 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability...

Line Cook

  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 hours ago

Responsibilities Set up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies Prepare food for service Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff Answer, report and follow the chef...

Line Cook

  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 1 year Job Details The Kerryman is an award winning Irish restaurant located in River North and we are looking for a line cook to join our team. The kitchen is led by...

4:00 AM Baker

  • Peoria, IL
  • 13 hours ago
  • Peoria, IL
  • 13 hours ago

Additional Considerations (if any): - At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise a helpful smile in every aisle and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and...

Meat Clerk

  • Evergreen Park, IL
  • 13 hours ago
  • Evergreen Park, IL
  • 13 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....

Demographic Data for Illinois

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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 Illinois

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 Illinois offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.3%
Bachelor's Degree
15.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.7%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.4%
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 Illinois
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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