Kitchen Staff Jobs in Waukegan, IL

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Sous Chef- Commercial Food Operations

  • LSG Sky Chefs
  • Des Plaines, IL (21 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Des Plaines, IL (21 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Title: Sous Chef- Commercial Food Operations Job Location: Des Plaines-USA-60016 Work Location Type: On-Site Salary Range: $57,774.00 - 71,000.00 About us LSG Sky Chefs is one of the worlds...

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Crew Member

  • Wendy's
  • Skokie, IL (23 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Skokie, IL (23 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 9 hours ago

What you'll do WHY WENDY’S? As a Crew Member at Wendy’s, you’re part of the family from Day 1. We get you. We got you. Here’s what you can expect as a Crew Member on our...

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Line Cook

  • Tacos El Norte
  • Lake Zurich, IL (14 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Lake Zurich, IL (14 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 12 hours ago

Looking for a full time line cook that has experience working in a taqueria. Some body who can work the griddle making tacos and burritos and has experience cutting meat and vegetables for prep work.

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General Utility Worker

  • Aerotek
  • Kenosha, WI (18 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Kenosha, WI (18 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 12 hours ago

General Utility Worker Job Description Join our team at the West Facility in Pleasant Prairie, WI, where you will rotate through various roles including sanitation/pack-off, packing, palletizing,...

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Cook

  • Ciel of Long Grove
  • Long Grove, IL (14 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Long Grove, IL (14 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 13 hours ago

Cook REPORTS TO: Director of Culinary FLSA: Hourly $22 PRN status OUR MISSION: We are united in our mission to offer seniors an elevated way of life, where comfort, connection, and joy thrive....

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Lead Line Cook

  • Charlestowne Hotels
  • Lake Forest, IL (8 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Lake Forest, IL (8 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 13 hours ago

LEAD LINE COOK LAKE FOREST, IL JOB SUMMARY: To effectively manage the line, prep, and dish area to ensure timely completion of all tasks by all kitchen staff....

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Meat/Clerk

  • Mariano's
  • Lake Zurich, IL (14 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Lake Zurich, IL (14 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 13 hours ago

MEAT/CLERK Perform general clean-up and stock work in the Meat department and provide customer service. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion...

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Salad and Sandwich Maker

  • Panera Bread
  • Mount Prospect, IL (21 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Mount Prospect, IL (21 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 14 hours ago

At Panera, our people come first. If you're looking for a place where you can grow, feel supported, be yourself, enjoy great perks, and have a little fun along the wayyou're in the right spot....

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Cook

  • Panda Restaurant Group
  • Lake Zurich, IL (14 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Lake Zurich, IL (14 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 15 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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Louth - Overnight Crew Member

  • McDonald's UK
  • Lincolnshire, IL (12 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Lincolnshire, IL (12 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 19 hours ago

McDonald's is one of the most recognised brands in the world, and the backbone of our brand is commitment to a set of core values: Serve, Inclusion, Integrity, Community and Family. We live by our...

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Cook(Full Time)

  • Compass Group USA Inc
  • Evanston, IL (22 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Evanston, IL (22 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 19 hours ago

Location: Northwestern University We are hiring immediately for a COOK position. Address: 633 Clark St. Evanston, IL 60208. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule: Full time; Varies,...

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Bilingual Crew Members (English & Spanish)

  • GYG
  • Bannockburn, IL (13 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Bannockburn, IL (13 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 19 hours ago

Join our Crew! Our Crew members are responsible for working across sales, line, fries, server and quality assurance positions. They may also complete prep work in the kitchen as required. Their...

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Restaurant Crew

  • 7-Eleven, Inc.
  • Beach Park, IL (7 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Beach Park, IL (7 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 20 hours ago

Restaurant Team Member Are you looking for an exciting fast-paced work environment where you will be part of a team? Do you take pride in providing exceptional customer service? The Restaurant...

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Kitchen Steward

  • Posted February 26, 2026 Crescent Hotels & Resorts
  • Deerfield, IL (13 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Deerfield, IL (13 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Support food preparation by assisting with basic prep tasks, managing waste disposal, and keeping the kitchen organized....

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PM Kitchen Steward $19/Hour

  • Crescent Hotels & Resorts
  • Deerfield, IL (13 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Deerfield, IL (13 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Support food preparation by assisting with basic prep tasks, managing waste disposal, and keeping the kitchen organized....

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Demographic Data for Waukegan, IL

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


Local
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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Waukegan, IL

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Waukegan, IL offer the following education background
High School or GED
44.1%
Bachelor's Degree
16.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.7%
Associate's Degree
13.2%
Some High School
3.8%
Master's Degree
3.6%
Some College
3.5%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Kitchen Staffs in Waukegan, 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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