Kitchen Staff Jobs in Springfield, 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

  • Springfield, IL
  • 4 hours ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 4 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...

Cook / Expo

  • Springfield, IL
  • 11 hours ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 11 hours ago

All Sonic Drive-In Jobs Cook/Expo - Full Time Sonic Drive-In - Springfield, IL Posted on 04/17/25 (Ref: ILsuSPiCkn) The Job:As a SONIC Drive-In Crew Member which may include Frozen, Fountain,...

Restaurant Kitchen Manager

  • Springfield, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 2 days ago

Our franchise organization, Golden Corral - Effingham/Springfield IL, is currently seeking energetic, friendly individuals to join our team! At Golden Corral, we know that successful people are...

Substitute Kitchen Helper

  • Springfield, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 3 days ago

Duties may include assisting in food preparation, serving and cleaning. Specific Responsibilities: Must be willing and capable of following standardized recipes for quantity cooking....

Baker and Packager Associate

  • Springfield, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 3 days ago

... Do you have a knack for helping people, following recipes and organization? Our Bakery/Packager associates prepare fresh baked items daily for our members through follow recipes and wrapping,...

Food Service Utility Associate

  • Springfield, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 4 days ago

Identifies situations that may indicate a violation or infraction of food service/room service policies and report to management accordingly....

Baker

  • Springfield, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 6 days ago

The Nothing Bundt Cakes (NbC) Baker ensures that cakes of the highest quality are consistently created for our guests and contributes to superior service by meeting production demands. Following...

Food Service Worker

  • Elkhart, IL (17 miles from Springfield, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Elkhart, IL (17 miles from Springfield, IL)
  • 9 days ago

Food Service Worker Job Reference Number: 29608 Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite Segment: Corrections Brand: Summit State: Illinois (US-IL) The Role at a glance: We are looking to add a...

Cook

  • Chatham, IL (10 miles from Springfield, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Chatham, IL (10 miles from Springfield, IL)
  • 9 days ago

Meridian Senior Living believes that "Everyone Deserves a Great Life." To us, a great life in our communities starts with great employees. What makes a great employee, you ask? We believe a great...

Cook

  • Sherman, IL (8 miles from Springfield, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Sherman, IL (8 miles from Springfield, IL)
  • 11 days ago

Cook The Villas Senior Care Community - West Sherman, IL Pay Maximum: 18 Pay Minimum: 16 Pay Rate: Hourly Part Time Cook Shift: Full Time Days 6AM -2PM Must have sanitation certificate. We are...

Kitchen Staff - IL

  • Buffalo, IL (14 miles from Springfield, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Buffalo, IL (14 miles from Springfield, IL)
  • 13 days ago

KITCHEN STAFF - IL BUFFALO, IL Position Summary Prepare breakfast and/or lunch offerings and assist with serving lines. Participate in occasional catering functions....

Line Cook - Springfield Chili's

  • Springfield, IL
  • 13 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 13 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...

Crew Member

  • Springfield, IL
  • 15 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 15 days ago

As a Dunkin' franchisee, we are committed to our employees as much as we are committed to our customers. We value hardworking and enthusiastic employees and we make it a priority to ensure their...

Kitchen Team Member

  • Williamsville, IL (12 miles from Springfield, IL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Williamsville, IL (12 miles from Springfield, IL)
  • 16 days ago

Req ID: 454614 Address: 991 Ann Rutledge Rd. Williamsville, IL, 62693 Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling *...

Line Cook

  • Springfield, IL
  • 16 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 16 days ago

Line Cook Toggle search Toggle navigation Espanol Francais Employer Login Browse Jobs Post a Job Log In or Join Search 7,690 current hospitality jobs what where Line Cook Crowne Plaza Springfield...

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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
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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 Springfield, 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 Springfield, 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 Springfield, 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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