Chef Jobs in Elgin, IL

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Sr Chef

Lake Forest, IL (24 miles from Elgin, IL)
1 day ago

Lake Forest, IL (24 miles from Elgin, IL)
1 day ago

Chefs position requires immediate knowledge of cooking principals and visible supervisory skills....

Chef

Oak Park, IL (24 miles from Elgin, IL)
3 days ago

Oak Park, IL (24 miles from Elgin, IL)
3 days ago

Chef Overview Do you love the creativity of being a Chef but hate the late nights and hectic weekends?...

Floating Pitmaster/Chef (Corporate Food Services) - IL

Schaumburg, IL (7 miles from Elgin, IL)
24 days ago

Schaumburg, IL (7 miles from Elgin, IL)
24 days ago

As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs, and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world-class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining...

Floating Pitmaster/Chef (Corporate Food Services) - IL

Schaumburg, IL (8 miles from Elgin, IL)
26 days ago

Schaumburg, IL (8 miles from Elgin, IL)
26 days ago

Chef, Senior Living

Brookfield, IL (23 miles from Elgin, IL)
26 days ago

Brookfield, IL (23 miles from Elgin, IL)
26 days ago

You may assist the Executive Chef and/or Sous Chef in developing new menus, recipes, and ordering. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial Culinary professional....

Saucier

Vernon Hills, IL (20 miles from Elgin, IL)
30+ days ago

Vernon Hills, IL (20 miles from Elgin, IL)
30+ days ago

Saucier: At this location, our saucier earns $21 - $23/ hour. We are looking for Enthusiastic, Motivated, Team-Oriented individuals. Be part of the excitement and freshness of a "Scratch Kitchen"...

Chef (Full Time)

Round Lake, IL (23 miles from Elgin, IL)
30+ days ago

Round Lake, IL (23 miles from Elgin, IL)
30+ days ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time CHEF position. Location : Baxter Round Lake - 30 Porter Drive, Round Lake, IL 60073. Note: online applications accepted only....

Chef

Des Plaines, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
45+ days ago

Des Plaines, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
45+ days ago

Partner with the Executive Chef on catering proposals, cost analysis, and strategic planning to drive business growth....

Regional Chef - Southeast US

Lombard, IL (14 miles from Elgin, IL)
45+ days ago

Lombard, IL (14 miles from Elgin, IL)
45+ days ago

This chef will have the unique opportunity to work with our Custom Culinary Team of talented and experienced chefs, our Global Team of Griffith Foods Chefs, and will have many opportunities for growth...

Chefs Corner

Wheaton, IL (12 miles from Elgin, IL)
45+ days ago

Wheaton, IL (12 miles from Elgin, IL)
45+ days ago

Position Type: Summer School/ Summer School Teaching Date Posted: 3/14/2025 Location: York Community High School Date Available: 6/2/24 District: Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205...

Corporate Chef, Innovation- Away From Home

Glenview, IL (21 miles from Elgin, IL)
45+ days ago

Glenview, IL (21 miles from Elgin, IL)
45+ days ago

Act as a culinary mentor to junior chefs, providing guidance and professional development opportunities....

Senior R&D Chef/Senior Manager

Aurora, IL (15 miles from Elgin, IL)
45+ days ago

Aurora, IL (15 miles from Elgin, IL)
45+ days ago

Senior Research & Development Chef Factor a brand of HelloFresh is seeking a Senior Research and Development Chef....

Corporate Chef

Glenview, IL (21 miles from Elgin, IL)
45+ days ago

Glenview, IL (21 miles from Elgin, IL)
45+ days ago

, and energetic Corporate Chef to join our team....

R&D Chef

Aurora, IL (15 miles from Elgin, IL)
45+ days ago

Aurora, IL (15 miles from Elgin, IL)
45+ days ago

R&D Chef Factor_ a brand of HelloFresh is seeking an R&D Chef to join their Aurora, IL team....

Food Service Teacher - School Chef

South Elgin, IL (4 miles from Elgin, IL)
45+ days ago

South Elgin, IL (4 miles from Elgin, IL)
45+ days ago

Responsive recruiter Benefits: 401(k) Health insurance Paid time off Training & development Vision insurance We look at adding the next wonderful Chef to our Kitchen staff here at Primrose School of...

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Demographic Data for Elgin, IL

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Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Elgin, IL

Local

National

Total Population

123,590

Number of Businesses

2,999

City Size

Medium/Lg

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Planet Chef

Whether they were born in Brazil, Argentina, Japan, South Africa, or Cameroon, they all learned how to cook in France. Meet these young and creative chefs who drew their know-how from their unique...

Travel Cake Master chef series Chef lim by APCA chef online

Travel cakes Master chef series by chef Lim, our in-house executive Pastry are something which does not need too much or a storage and great stuff for picnic and partiesThis program will cover 8...

Viennoiserie Master Pastry chef by APCA chef online

Master chef Angelo Vontoorn in this program is going to teach about different Advance Venoisseries and Laminated doughs. Some are also based on started or Levain. You will be learning how to make...

Salary for Chef Jobs in Elgin, IL

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHire research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Chef positions.

Highest Education Level

Chefs in Elgin, IL offer the following education background

Associate's Degree

30.8%

High School or GED

23.2%

Bachelor's Degree

22.6%

Vocational Degree or Certification

15.8%

Master's Degree

3.6%

Some College

2.4%

Some High School

1.1%

Doctorate Degree

0.5%

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Chefs in Elgin, IL

4-6 years

39.3%

2-4 years

32.1%

1-2 years

10.7%

6-8 years

10.7%

10+ years

3.6%

8-10 years

3.6%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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