Chef Jobs in Illinois

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  • Prime Cut Restaurant
  • Geneva, IL
  • 11 days ago
  • Geneva, IL
  • 11 days ago

Daily Responsibilities: Menu planning and development Portion control and food cost management Ensuring high food quality standards Food handling and preparation Catering and food service management...

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Catering Chef

  • Limelight Catering Chicago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Ensure Food Safety and Hygiene : As a professional chef, it is vital to adhere to strict food safety and sanitation guidelines....

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Talented Chefs Wanted Flexible Hours, Consistent Revenue

  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago

About Shef - Shef is a modern-day shared personal chef service where we connect busy individuals & families with local chefs who prepare high-quality home-made meals for our weekly subscribers....

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District Chef- IL

  • Compass Group USA Inc
  • IL
  • 6 days ago
  • IL
  • 6 days ago

for the account Teaches Chefs how to plan and create all menus Shows chefs in the region how to purchases and manage inventory Will bring up the skill level of chefs in the region Rolls out new culinary...

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Traveling Support Chef

  • Compass Group
  • Hodgkins, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Hodgkins, IL
  • 6 days ago

Experience & Culinary Skills: 35+ years of culinary leadership experience as an Executive Chef, Sous Chef, or multi-unit culinary leader Proven ability to stabilize underperforming units and improve...

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Events Chef (Hourly)

  • One Off Hospitality Group
  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago

TITLE: OFFSITE CATERING CHEF / EVENT CHEF (HOULRY) REPORTS TO: EVENTS SOUS CHEF AND EXECUTIVE CHEF OF CATERING & EVENTS FLSA: NON-EXEMPT POSITION SUMMARY: An Event Chef is passionate about cuisine,...

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Traveling Support Chef - MIdwest

  • Compass Group
  • Hodgkins, IL
  • 12 days ago
  • Hodgkins, IL
  • 12 days ago

Experience & Culinary Skills: 35+ years of culinary leadership experience as an Executive Chef, Sous Chef, or multi-unit culinary leader Proven ability to stabilize underperforming units and improve...

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Preschool Chef - Bus Driver - Janitorial Assistance

  • The Learning Experience
  • Frankfort, IL
  • 14 days ago
  • Frankfort, IL
  • 14 days ago

Cooks at The Learning Experience are ambassadors of happiness, creating opportunities every day that reflect our mission to make a difference in the lives of children, their families, and...

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Chef/Deckhand (Shipboard)

  • Aza
  • Chicago, IL
  • 17 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 17 days ago

John G Shedd Aquarium Chef/Deckhand (Shipboard) DEPARTMENT: Coral Reef LOCATION: Miami, FL. - 80 ft research vessel REPORTS TO: Captain/Director of Operations STATUS: Full-time/Exempt SALARY: $58,000...

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Executive Research Chef

  • MINIAT HOLDINGS LLC
  • South Holland, IL
  • 17 days ago
  • South Holland, IL
  • 17 days ago

Position Description: Serves as a senior, customer-facing culinary leader responsible for driving product innovation, culinary strategy, and customer engagement for Miniat. This role blends...

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Joliet Slammers Food And Beverage Internship Chef (Paid)

  • Joliet Slammers
  • Joliet, IL
  • 18 days ago
  • Joliet, IL
  • 18 days ago

Joliet Slammers Food and Beverage Internship Chef (Paid) Joliet Slammers - Intern Joliet IL Internship Chef/Cook Food/Beverage Management $15 / hour 0 3 days ago Chef Internship (Paid) - Summer 2026...

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Chef

  • Loungers
  • Monmouth, IL
  • 18 days ago
  • Monmouth, IL
  • 18 days ago

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Chef

  • Taher, INc.
  • Chicago, IL
  • 20 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 20 days ago

The Chef will lead the team to ensure the best level of service and highest food quality....

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Chef

  • The Backyard Barbecue Store
  • Wilmette, IL
  • 20 days ago
  • Wilmette, IL
  • 20 days ago

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details Job Description: Were looking for an experienced and passionate BBQ Chef to join our team....

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Resident Chef (Sur La Table)

  • Touch of Modern
  • Naperville, IL
  • 21 days ago
  • Naperville, IL
  • 21 days ago

Position Overview As a Resident Chef at Sur La Table, you play a key role in the success of the store by leading high-performing culinary teams that inspire customers throughout every stage of their...

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Demographic Data for Illinois

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Salary for Chef Jobs in Illinois

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

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Highest Education Level

Chefs in Illinois offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
31.0%
High School or GED
22.8%
Bachelor's Degree
22.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
15.8%
Master's Degree
3.7%
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 Illinois
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%