Top 472 Culinary Jobs in Lake County Il

Sous Chef
Deer Path Inn —Lake Forest, IL
- $60,000 - $80,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Bar
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Sous Chef
Boulder Ridge Country Club —Lake in the Hills, IL
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- Supervising experience
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Pantry Cook
California Pizza Kitchen —Deer Park, IL
- Part-time
- Restaurant
- Teaching
- Entry level
- Opportunities for advancement
13d
Cook
Uline —Pleasant Prairie, WI
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Lead, Culinary – Innovation & Activations
Kraft Heinz Company —Glenview, IL
- $141,500 - $176,900 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Up to 50% travel
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Executive Chef
Luther Village Owners Corporation —Arlington Heights, IL
- $85,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Hospitality
- ServSafe
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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13d
Executive Chef
Ravinia Green Country Club —Riverwoods, IL
- $110,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- ServSafe
- 3 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Executive Chef 2
Sodexo —Lake Forest, IL
- $70,975 - $91,850 a year
- Full-time
- Mentoring
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Dining Services Director
Sunrise Senior Living —Highland Park, IL
- $66,872 - $89,336 a year
- Weekends as needed
- ServSafe
- Cooking
- Supervising experience
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
13d
Executive Chef
CIEL VERNON HILLS LLC —Vernon Hills, IL
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
- English
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Assistant Director Executive Chef
Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago —Great Lakes, IL
- $80,950 - $121,600 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Driver's License
- Senior level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Executive Chef
Deer Path Inn —Lake Forest, IL
- From $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Basic math
Executive Chef
The Glen Club —Glenview, IL
- $105,000 - $130,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- ServSafe
- Senior level
- Communication skills
11d
Cook - 1st Shift (Asia Azteca)
American Place Casino - Waukegan, Illinois —Waukegan, IL
- $19 - $30 an hour
- Bilingual
- Hospitality
- Entry level
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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9d
Chef Manager
Sodexo —Palatine, IL
- $53,720 - $69,520 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- University
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Teaching Kitchen Chef Instructor
Advocate Aurora Health —Barrington, IL
- $26.55 - $39.85 an hour
- Part-time
- Bilingual
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
RETAIL FOOD & CATERING MANAGER
Morrison Healthcare —Libertyville, IL
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Hospital
- ServSafe
- Paid training
- Commuter assistance
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Manager, R&D - Culinary Innovation Lab
Kraft Heinz Company —Glenview, IL
- $104,200 - $130,200 a year
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Executive Chef
Compass Group —Mount Pleasant, WI
- $85,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- ServSafe
- Opportunities for advancement
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5d
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Emil's Tavern on Center —Grayslake, IL
- $18 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- In-person
- Entry level
- Kitchen
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Sous Chef

Deer Path Inn -
Lake Forest, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$60,000 - $80,000 a year
7 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Recipe adherence
ServSafe
Employee relationship building
High school diploma or GED
Managing kitchen staff
Hotel restaurant experience

Full Job Description

The Sous Chef is responsible for assisting the Executive Chef and/or Food & Beverage Director to ensure high levels of food quality are maintained while achieving anticipated food and beverage revenue metrics, profit margins, and fostering a positive work environment. S/he will be responsible for exemplifying our culture as they supervise the kitchen staff on-duty and the following:

Principal Responsibilities:

Participate in the development and implementation of business strategies for the kitchen that are aligned with the company’s overall mission, vision, values and strategies
Participate in the development of the kitchen’s business strategies
Create a positive environment for employees that is aligned with the company culture through constant communication and reinforcement
Deliver an exceptional dining experience for guests by ensuring food quality and consistency are always maintained
Provide employees with the tools and environment they need to be successful
Develop and implement strategies and practices that support employee engagement
Sous Chef is responsible for assisting the Executive Chef and/or Food & Beverage Director in creating daily specials and writing new menus that feature seasonal ingredients from local vendors and reflect the culture and current trends
Coordinate service with restaurant and banquet operations
Manage the daily operation of the kitchen when the Executive Chef is not there including performing line check, leading pre-shift meetings, ensuring cleaning schedules are followed, checking that all equipment is in good working condition, and overseeing the culinary team
Ensure that proper sanitation practices are followed, including HACCP logs, and Time and Temp Logs
Ensure that stations are set up properly in time for service
Ensure that food is properly covered, dated, stored, and rotated
Ensure the correct temperature of both stored and prepared foods
Taste all food items for quality purpose before service begins
Use food preparation tools in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
Close the kitchen correctly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations
Maintain an organized and sanitized work area at all times
Make sure all storage areas are tidy and all products are stored appropriately
Use safe and hygienic food handling practices at all times
Report any unforeseen circumstances, maintenance needs or faulty equipment
Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures
Report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions
Ensure culinary team maintains a professional appearance with a clean uniform and proper grooming standards
Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with others and create a fun, positive, and creative work environment
Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards
Provide development and continued education opportunities for hourly associates and mid-level department management to set up for future success
Provide regular feedback and insight on monthly financial reporting, identifying areas of success as well as opportunities
Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays
Ensure a safe working environment at all times for all associates

Qualifications:

High School diploma and three years of experience in a culinary leadership role in a hotel or upscale food and beverage establishment
Degree from recognized culinary institution preferred
Ability to read, write, convert measurements and follow a recipe
ServSafe certified

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and talk or hear
The employee must regular lift and or move up to 25lbs - occasionally lift or move up to 50lbs
Must be capable of working effectively in hot and cold environments, and successfully manage stressful and/or emergency situations

You may be assigned other duties as needed and your duties may change from time to time, based on your skills and at the need and discretion of the company. You will represent the hotel and management company in a positive and professional manner at all times.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Shift:

Day shift
Evening shift
Morning shift

Ability to Commute:

Lake Forest, IL 60045 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

Lake Forest, IL 60045: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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