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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Hiring Cold Station / Salad Chef Restaurant (Naperville)

  • Naperville, IL
  • 16 hours ago
  • Naperville, IL
  • 16 hours ago

We are hiring a Cold Station Cook / Salad Chef / Prep Cook to join our restaurant in Naperville....

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Chef

  • $70,000 to $80,000 per year
  • Chicago, IL
  • 16 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 16 hours ago

The Role: We are seeking a passionate and experienced Chef to lead our kitchen operations....

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Chef - Hard Rock Cafe

  • Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
  • Rockford, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 1 day ago

Overview POSITION SUMMARY: The incumbent in this position is responsible for the overall operations of the back of house and kitchen area of the cafe. This role is responsible for ensuring Hard...

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Chef Supervisor (Full Time)

  • Compass Group
  • Wheaton, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Wheaton, IL
  • 2 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time CHEF SUPERVISOR position. Location : Wheaton College - 421 Chase Street, Wheaton, IL 60187. Note: online applications accepted only....

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Chef

  • Loungers
  • Alton, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Alton, IL
  • 7 days ago

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Chef - Research & Development

  • Silva International
  • Momence, IL
  • 11 days ago
  • Momence, IL
  • 11 days ago

Minimum 5-7 years of experience as a professional chef, plus 2 years in an R&D or food innovation role preferred....

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Str Mgmt/Kosher Chef

  • Kroger
  • Skokie, IL
  • 14 days ago
  • Skokie, IL
  • 14 days ago

Position Summary: Create and prepare entrees for this upscale store with the intent of expanding our chef-prepared program from cold service to hot service and the sales floor....

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Food And Beverage Chef Internship 2026 (Paid)

  • Joliet Slammers
  • Joliet, IL
  • 14 days ago
  • Joliet, IL
  • 14 days ago

Food and Beverage Chef Internship 2026 (Paid) Joliet Slammers - Intern Joliet IL Chef/Cook Food/Beverage Management Server/Concessions $15 / hour 0 2 days ago Chef Internship (Paid) - Summer 2026 Company...

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Chef - Full Time

  • Bally's
  • Chicago, IL
  • 15 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 15 days ago

The Role: We are seeking a passionate and experienced Chef to lead our kitchen operations....

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My Buddys is hiring Cooks and Chefs

  • My Buddy's
  • Chicago, IL
  • 16 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 16 days ago

My Buddy's is hiring Cooks and Chefs (Ravenswood/Uptown) My Buddy's 4416 N Clark compensation: Hourly employment type: experience level: entry level job title: Cooks and Chefs My Buddy's Wants YOU!!...

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Chef Comercial Snior

  • Griffith Foods
  • Alsip, IL
  • 21 days ago
  • Alsip, IL
  • 21 days ago

Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and...

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Sampling Chef II

  • Aldi
  • Batavia, IL
  • 23 days ago
  • Batavia, IL
  • 23 days ago

In this role the Chef II will be responsible for daily samplings, sensory evaluation, and recipe development They will work with Quality Assurance, National Buying Services, Marketing, Public Relations...

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Chef dequipe II

  • FRENCH LICK RESORT
  • Chicago, IL
  • 24 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 24 days ago

Une carriere chez HMSHost vous apportera de nombreux avantages! Nous offrons Assurance sante, dentaire et ophtalmologique Conges payes genereux (vacances, conges flexibles ou conges maladie)...

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Chef

  • Wolf & Company Chicago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 29 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 29 days ago

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details Were looking for a strong leader to set and maintain high culinary standards that align with our vision. This role oversees all food production...

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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
30.9%
High School or GED
22.8%
Bachelor's Degree
22.7%
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%