Godfrey, Illinois, United States · On-site
Chef Manager – Cook Up Leadership in School Nutrition! School Dining Leadership Are you a culinary professional who’s passionate about food, leadership, and purpose? Join our school nutrition team as a Chef Manager and b…
Skills: Culinary Management, Scratch Preparation, Batch Cooking, USDA School Nutrition Guidelines, Food Safety
Deerfield, Illinois, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$30/hr
Flexible schedules & hourly pay + tips (total earning potential including hourly pay & tips = $20-$30/hour) Position Summary: Do you want to earn extra money? Do you want a job that is fun and filled with variety? Do you…
Skills: Catering, Customer Service, Event Setup, Delivery Driving, Time Management
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
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Normal, Illinois, United States · On-site
$15/hr–$17/hr
Overview The Village at Mercy Creek, is a vibrant senior living community in Normal, IL. We offer Assisted Living with a Memory Care Unit. We are looking for Part-Time Servers. Weekdays 3:30-7pm and every other weekend 1…
Skills: Customer Service, Meal Service, Dining Room Maintenance, Kitchen Cleaning, Dishwashing
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$24/hr–$27/hr
Now Brewing – operations lead, Main Bar - Chicago Roastery! #tobeapartner From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also…
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Yellowhead, Illinois, United States · On-site
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Itasca, Illinois, United States · On-site
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Skills: Guest Service, Food Delivery, Communication, Teamwork, Station Setup
Geneva, Illinois, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$22/hr
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Skills: Customer Service, Product Recommendations, Beauty Consultations, Sales, Inventory Management
Ela Township, Illinois, United States · On-site
$45/hr–$60/hr
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Skills: Anatomy, Physiology, Aromatherapy, Chair Massage, Deep Tissue Massage
Ela Township, Illinois, United States · On-site
$45/hr–$60/hr
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Skills: Anatomy, Physiology, Aromatherapy, Chair massage, Deep tissue massage
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
Tao Group Hospitality offers competitive benefits for all full-time team members such as: Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage401(k) Retirement Program with Employer MatchLife and Disability Insurance PlansAncillary Insu…
Skills: Guest Service, Table Resetting, Sanitation Standards, Communication, Teamwork
Libertyville, Illinois, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$21/hr
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Skills: Food Preparation, Recipe Adherence, Dietary Management, Inventory Management, Sanitation Standards
Yellowhead, Illinois, United States · On-site
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Skills: Customer Service, Cash Handling, Point Of Sale, Food Safety, Teamwork
Darien, Illinois, United States · On-site
Description Home Run Inn is looking for enthusiastic, hardworking, and reliable Line Cooks to join our Back of the House Restaurant Team at our Darien Full Service Restaurant! Job Summary: The Line Cooks will prepare ing…
Skills: Food Preparation, Cooking, Inventory Management, FIFO Method, Food Safety
Orland Park, Illinois, United States · On-site
$31/hr–$40/hr
Brookdale Orland Park a Memory Care, and Assisted Living community is looking for a Nurse Manager for their Evening Shift (2p-10p). Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Dive…
Skills: Clinical Care, Health And Wellness Coordination, Nursing, Patient Care, Healthcare Management
Oak Lawn, Illinois, United States · On-site
$16/hr–$18/hr
Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is currently searching for a remarkable Housekeeper for the Hilton Chicago/Oak Lawn in Oak Lawn, Il. Job Purpose: Cleans and pre…
Skills: General Cleaning Principles, Cleaning Product Knowledge, Vacuuming, Laundry Operations, Floor Buffing
Urbana, Illinois, United States · On-site
Total Rewards OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focu…
Skills: Food Handling, Sanitation, Customer Service, Computer Competency, Dietary Support
Bloomingdale, Illinois, United States · On-site
It began with a vision to bring the time-honored flavors and healthy ingredients of South Korea to Columbus, Ohio. From that dream, BIBIBOP was born. Inspired by the traditional Korean dish bibimbap, we sought to make ba…
Skills: Leadership, Operational Management, Guest Experience, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail
Peoria, Illinois, United States · On-site
$15/hr–$25/hr
OverviewTo clean all public and patient areas in the medical center on a routine basis to provide a clean aesthetic environment. To perform special functions as assigned and required by the Environmental Services Coordin…
Skills: Cleaning Procedures, Safety and Sanitation Guidelines, PPE Usage, Equipment Maintenance, Time Management
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$23/hr
Description FLSA: Non-Exempt Department: Guest Services Reports to: Director of Guest Services and/or Event Supervisor Customary Days: Sunday through Saturday Customary Hours: Varies to include evenings, holidays and ext…
Skills: Bartending, Mixology, Customer Service, Beverage Preparation, Alcohol Safety
Godfrey, Illinois, United States • On-site
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Lead daily kitchen operations to deliver healthy, high-quality meals to students and staff while supervising and training the kitchen team. Manage production records, vendor orders, and budgets to ensure compliance with USDA guidelines and health regulations.
Requires 3-5 years of high-volume food service management experience and a ServSafe certification. A college or culinary degree is preferred along with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Chef Manager – Cook Up Leadership in School Nutrition!
School Dining Leadership
Are you a culinary professional who’s passionate about food, leadership, and purpose? Join our school nutrition team as a Chef Manager and bring your talent to a kitchen that nourishes students and shapes futures.
What You’ll Do:
We’re Looking For:
Why Join Us?
About Us:
At Whitsons, we believe great food fuels great minds. As a Chef Manager, you’ll blend culinary skills with compassionate leadership to create a dining program students love. You’ll not only manage meals—you’ll help build a kitchen that’s a cornerstone of community, health, and learning.
Ready to serve up leadership with heart? Apply now and help us nourish the next generation— at Whitsons our mission is Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time™.
Salary: $32,000/year
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:
Education:
Certifications:
Computer Skills:
Other Qualifications, Experience and Competencies:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required:
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work is performed primarily in a kitchen setting. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work and duties that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position, and the Company reserves the right to add additional duties or modify existing duties.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Company and employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.
Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time™
Founded in 1979, Whitsons Culinary Group® provides dining services to consumers in both public and private organizations throughout the United States, and our Whitsons Family of Companies continues to grow as we expand across the country. We provide a wide range or dining solutions, including school nutrition, residential, healthcare, emergency and specialty dining services. Additionally, we tailor our services to our customer’s needs, ranging in scope from consulting and delivered meals, to complete full service models. Whitsons Culinary Group leads the industry with our customized services, innovative programs, commitment to quality, focus on nutrition, local sourcing and community support. As a family-operated, minority-owned business, we are committed to embracing diversity as a core part of our culture. Our mission is Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time™, and we accomplish our mission by striving to exceed each individual customer’s expectations every day, with every meal we serve. For more information, visit us on the web at www.whitsons.com "Like Us" on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WhitsonsCulinaryGroup Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Whitsons Culinary Group Interested being a part of team Whitsons? Visit our career center on our website: http://whitsons.com/career/careers-center Check out our LinkedIn page and Whitsons Career Connect on Facebook (www.facebook.com/whitsonscareers) and Twitter @WhitsonsCareers for our highlighted positions available throughout the US!
Offices: 1800 Motor Pkwy, Islandia, NY 11749, US
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