Kitchen Staff Jobs in Oak Forest, IL

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Sodexo
Chicago, IL (21 miles from Oak Forest, IL)
1 hour ago

Chicago, IL (21 miles from Oak Forest, IL)
1 hour ago

Utility Worker Sodexo 3.2 ( ) Chicago, IL Why you should apply for a job to Sodexo : 4/5 in supportive management Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members. See all reviews #...

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Line Cook/Prep Cook

Ted's Montana Grill
Bolingbrook, IL (17 miles from Oak Forest, IL)
1 hour ago

Bolingbrook, IL (17 miles from Oak Forest, IL)
1 hour ago

Line Cook/Prep Cook at Ted's Montana Grill Line Cook/Prep Cook at Ted's Montana Grill in Bolingbrook, Illinois Posted in about 22 hours ago. Type: Part-Time Job Description: Line Cooks/Prep...

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Cook- FT

LCS
Chicago, IL (21 miles from Oak Forest, IL)
2 hours ago

Chicago, IL (21 miles from Oak Forest, IL)
2 hours ago

STARTING WAGE $22HR! We are looking for a skilled culinary team member. If you take pride in creating all your dishes from scratch, and thrive in a high volume and output position where your...

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Cook

Raising Cane's
Chicago, IL (21 miles from Oak Forest, IL)
9 hours ago

Chicago, IL (21 miles from Oak Forest, IL)
9 hours ago

Starting hiring pay at: $ 16.75 As a Cook at Raising Canes, you will set the pace of the Restaurant by ensuring all of the food we serve meets our high standards. Working in the Kitchen at Raising...

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Cook - Morning Shift

Raising Cane's
New Lenox, IL (12 miles from Oak Forest, IL)
9 hours ago

New Lenox, IL (12 miles from Oak Forest, IL)
9 hours ago

Starting hiring pay at: $ 16 As a Cook at Raising Canes, you will set the pace of the Restaurant by ensuring all of the food we serve meets our high standards. Working in the Kitchen at Raising...

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Prep Cook

Cooper's Hawk Winery
Naperville, IL (22 miles from Oak Forest, IL)
13 hours ago

Naperville, IL (22 miles from Oak Forest, IL)
13 hours ago

At Piccolo Buco by Cooper's Hawk, our Prep Cooks bring heart to every recipe and precision to every task. By preparing fresh, high-quality ingredients, they set the tone for a great dining...

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Steward

Sage Hospitality Resources, LLP
Chicago, IL (21 miles from Oak Forest, IL)
15 hours ago

Chicago, IL (21 miles from Oak Forest, IL)
15 hours ago

Unloads clean dishes from racks after being processed through dish machine, inspects for cleanliness and carefully stacks in specified carts and shelves for the easy use by restaurant and kitchen staff...

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Dishwasher

LCS Senior Living
Chicago, IL (21 miles from Oak Forest, IL)
15 hours ago

Chicago, IL (21 miles from Oak Forest, IL)
15 hours ago

and experience Minimum six (6) months' utility/dish washing experience preferred, but not required QUALIFICATIONS: The ability to speak, read and comprehend the English language Menu presentation, food...

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Cook

LCS Senior Living
Chicago, IL (21 miles from Oak Forest, IL)
15 hours ago

Chicago, IL (21 miles from Oak Forest, IL)
15 hours ago

Salary - $17.00 - $19.00 per hour Hours - 12pm to 8:30pm, 5 days per week, weekends required When you work at The Clare, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people...

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Cook -PT

LCS Senior Living
Chicago, IL (21 miles from Oak Forest, IL)
15 hours ago

Chicago, IL (21 miles from Oak Forest, IL)
15 hours ago

STARTING WAGE $22HR! We are looking for a skilled culinary team member. If you take pride in creating all your dishes from scratch, and thrive in a high volume and output position where your...

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Steward Supervisor

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Gary, IN (21 miles from Oak Forest, IL)
15 hours ago

Gary, IN (21 miles from Oak Forest, IL)
15 hours ago

Overview POSITION SUMMARY: The incumbent in this position is responsible for maintaining a sanitary environment for food and beverage preparation and storage as well as provide clean service ware...

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Culinary Services Aide (Dishwasher)

Benedictine Health System
Lisle, IL (21 miles from Oak Forest, IL)
15 hours ago

Lisle, IL (21 miles from Oak Forest, IL)
15 hours ago

Operates, cleans and sanitizes kitchen and cafeteria equipment, and performs general cleaning and dishwashing. Actively participates in all culinary trainings....

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Cook (P1-1384472-1)

Panda Express
Chicago, IL (21 miles from Oak Forest, IL)
16 hours ago

Chicago, IL (21 miles from Oak Forest, IL)
16 hours ago

Our Panda Cook associates are important leaders of our team and the heart of our kitchen. You are responsible for creating food with passion, service with heart and ambiance with pride. As a Cook...

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Line Cook

Posted November 26, 2025 Driftwood Hospitality Management
Matteson, IL (7 miles from Oak Forest, IL)
20 hours ago

Matteson, IL (7 miles from Oak Forest, IL)
20 hours ago

Applebees - Matteson, IL Matteson, IL 60443 Restaurant Managed By Driftwood Hospitality Management Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB Email Tweet Facebook LinkedIn Compensation: $15.00 to...

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Lead Cook

Plenty Goods
Chicago, IL (21 miles from Oak Forest, IL)
20 hours ago

Chicago, IL (21 miles from Oak Forest, IL)
20 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details About Us Plenty Goods Cafe is a wellness-focused cafe and meal-prep company rooted in hospitality, creativity, and community. We are looking for a...

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Demographic Data for Oak Forest, IL

Moving to Oak Forest, IL? Find some basic demographic data about Oak Forest, IL below.

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Oak Forest, IL

Local

National

Total Population

27,363

Number of Businesses

454

City Size

Medium

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...

Kitchen Safety - Slips, Trips, and Falls: Kitchen Operations

This course centers on the importance of understanding kitchen workflows and operations to promote safety and prevent accidents, particularly slips, trips, and falls. Participants will gain...

Reading Cookbooks: from The Forme of Cury to The Smitten Kitchen

In this course students will visit the past through cookbooks to learn about what foodstuffs and technologies were available and when, and how religious and nutritional concerns dictated what was...

Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Oak Forest, 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 Kitchen Staff positions.

Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Oak Forest, IL offer the following education background

High School or GED

44.6%

Bachelor's Degree

16.2%

Vocational Degree or Certification

14.8%

Associate's Degree

12.9%

Some High School

3.9%

Master's Degree

3.5%

Some College

3.4%

Doctorate Degree

0.7%

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Kitchen Staffs in Oak Forest, 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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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