318 Food Service Workers jobs in Chicago

The Food Service Lead is responsible for ensuring that all food items are prepared and presented according to True North standards and in compliance with all food safety practices. Ensures that all food items are properly portioned and presented timely, as well as resolving any guest concerns. This role is responsible for maintaining proper inventory to meet guest demand and directing other team members.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Update and maintain weekly and monthly cost reports and sales data.
• Cover KKC kitchen shifts as needed.
• Ensure that guests are served safe and quality food in a timely manner.
• Regularly inspect work areas to ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
• Take inventory of food supplies and other consumables, order necessary supplies as needed, and receive deliveries.
• Coordinate inventory, including marking dates and FIFO product rotation.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and organized store image, merchandising, pricing, cash register operations/Point of Sale (POS), and loss prevention in adherence to all Company/Store policies, including brand and image standards.
• Review sales records to determine which menu items are most popular to maximize revenue.
• Execute TN ReadyCustomer "Readiness" by arranging cleaning and maintenance services, including trash removal, pest control, deep cleaning, and equipment maintenance.
• Follow closing procedures, ensuring all equipment is clean and ready for the following shift.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Must have a valid Driver's License
• Must have a High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
• Must have reliable Transportation
• Proven work experience as a Kitchen Lead/Line Cook
• Familiarity with kitchen sanitation and safety regulations
• Experience in restaurants or food service is preferred.
• Food protection manager certification (FPMC) or Foodservice management professional (FMP) accreditation is advantageous (not required).
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills
• Attention to detail
• Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching throughout the course of the shift. Must be able to exert force for reaching, pushing, pulling on a regular basis up to 50 lbs. so the object is moved to or away. Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle or feel and reach. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Levy Restaurants - JobID: 8AA7C5CD4E96A FFB9C4BF3 (Restaurant Associate / Team Member) As a Food Service Worker at Levy, you'll: Take food orders from guests; Prepare/wrap food items; Dispense beverages; Clean and maintain service areas including restocking of necessary items.Hiring Immediately >>

Location: Mount Sinai Hospital

Workdays/Shifts: Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred). More details will be provided during the interview process.

Employment Type: On-call part-time

Pay Range: $17.00 per hour - $17.87 per hour

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What You'll Do: As a Food Service Worker at Sodexo, you are a pair of helping hands and a good mood motivator. In this role, you will prepare and serve a variety of vibrant menus and ensure all working areas are kept clean and tidy. Your welcoming customer service puts a smile on people's faces and makes an impact in their everyday lives.

Responsibilities include:

• May work anywhere on property where food is prepared or served. Assist in setup and serving of food from counters and steamtables.
• Set up stations with entres, soups, salads, breads, condiments, other food products and utensils and provide general stocking duties in service area.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work stations
• Attends work and shows for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity
• Other duties may be assigned and can differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.

What You Bring:

• Successful candidates will be team-oriented, adaptable, reliable, and nurturers of a healthy/safe working environment for all.
• No previous work experience required.

What We Offer:

• Flexible and supportive work environment, so you can be home for life's important moments.
• Access to ongoing training/development and advancement opportunities to turn your job into a career.
• Full array of benefits that support you and your family's wellbeing, including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401k, discount programs, and more.
• In addition to Sodexo's standard, some locations may offer additional site-specific benefits, including free "shift" meals (and/or allowances/per diems), uniforms, safety shoes, public transportation support and/or parking.

Overall, Sodexo strives to offer comprehensive summaries of our benefits packages and detailed descriptions of the positions candidates are applying for. However, due to the contractual nature of our business, some job duties and employee benefits may vary based on the unit/work location. We encourage you to discuss any questions about Sodexo's benefit offerings during the interview process.

Who we are: At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide. Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you're happy at work. This is why we embrace culture and belonging as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Should you need assistance with the online application process, please complete this form.

Benefits:

Free uniforms

Paid time off

Training & development

We are looking for a full time technician who can troubleshoot and repair bakery & food service equipment such as ovens, burners, proofers, panwasher, etc.

Details

Position: Field Mechanic

Position Type: Full Time

Total Hours: 40+hours

Experience: 1-2 Years Experience

Duties

Understand control wiring and troubleshoot related electrical problems

Make general mechanical repairs such as replacement of bearings, sprockets, chains

Troubleshoot, evaluate, and repair bread production equipment in field environment

Complete written reports

Servicing customers in Greater Chicago Area

Requirements

Minimum High School Diploma (or GED)

General knowledge of HVAC

Commercial or residential cooking equipment repair experience

A good driving record

Maintenance experience helpful

We will train individuals with a strong electrical and mechanical background

Salary will be discussed at time of interview

• Responsible for the proper handling and storage of all food and supplies.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary workspace, in the kitchen area.
• Maintains a required system of accountability.
• Prepares weekly projections to order food and supplies for menus.
• Utilizes correct measuring and serving utensils to ensure accurate meal portioning as specified by district policy.
• Performs and documents temperature/sanitation checks as required by law.
• Ensures dishwashing is always ongoing/completed to meet sanitation expectations.
• Ability to operate a cash register, make change accurately, balance and close in a timely matter (when assigned).
• Exemplify leadership attitude ensuring that all meals are served in a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently all positions in the kitchen.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must possess a valid Certified Professional Food Manager Certification, previously known as sanitation certificate. Certificate shall be obtained by the start of the second school term of employment.
• Bilingual - Spanish/English (written/verbal) preferred.

• Experience in a commercial kitchen preferred.
• Excellent customer service.
• Hold a State of Illinois Food Handler card and demonstrate specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job which includes. If Certification is not current, must be able to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• Minimum of one (1) years' experience cashiering, customer service, cafeteria line server or related field, preferred.
• Ability to successfully complete required written documentation.
• Ability to verbally communicate.
• Responsible for checking and responding to work related emails in a timely manner.

• Ability to assist in lifting 50 lbs. with proper technique.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must wear appropriate, clean uniforms, hair covering, and safety shoes provided.
• Ability to work in very hot and very cold conditions.

• This is a ten (10) month, part-time SEIU position. Salary and benefits as per the current collective bargaining agreement and approved by the Board of Education.
• Must be able to adhere to all Blackout dates according to the Food and Nutrition Calendar.
• Must complete all FNS and District mandated GCN tutorials, monthly safety training, and department sponsored training per USDA requirements by their due date.
• May be asked to come in two days before school starts to open kitchen.
• May be asked to come in one day after school ends to close kitchen.
• Maintain a positive attendance record as specified in FNS Department Handbook & SEIU contract.

• Food Service Technician
• 7:45-2:15 (6.5 Hours Per Day)
• 190 Calendar Days
• $16.25 Per Hour
• Benefits Eligible
• Pension Eligible

• SEIU Food Service 2025.pdf
• SEIU Salary Schedule SY24-27 .docx

• Maintains a clean, sanitary, and organized workspace at all times.
• Responsible for the proper handling of all food and supplies.
• Maintains a required system of accountability.
• Performs and documents temperature and sanitation checks as required by law.
• Prepares weekly projections to order food and supplies for menus.
• Utilizes correct measuring and serving utensils to ensure accurate meal portioning as specified by district policy.
• Ensures dishwashing is ongoing and completed to meet district sanitation expectations at all times.
• Ability to operate a cash register, make change accurately, balance and close in a timely matter (when assigned).
• Ability to work independently all positions as assigned.
• Exemplify leadership attitude ensuring that all meals are served in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must possess a valid Certified Professional Food Manager Certification, previously known as sanitation certificate. Certificate shall be obtained by the start of the second school term of employment.
• Bilingual-Spanish/English (written & verbal) preferred.

• Hold a State of Illinois Food Handler card and demonstrate specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job which includes. If Certification is not current, must be able to obtain within 30 days of employment
• Minimum of one (1) years' experience cashiering, customer service, cafeteria line server or related field, preferred.
• Ability to successfully complete required written documentation.
• Ability to verbally communicate.
• Responsible for checking and responding to work related emails in a timely manner.

• Ability to work in a very fast paced and stressful environment.
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Ability to assist in lifting 50 pounds.
• Ability to withstand daily demands of lifting, bending and pushing heavy carts.
• Ability to withstand going in and out of freezers, refrigerators and storage areas.
• Wears appropriate uniform and shoes as required.

• This is a ten (10) month position. Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education.
• Maintain a positive attendance record as specified in FNS Department Handbook & SEIU contract.
• Must be able to adhere to all Blackout dates according to the Food and Nutrition Calendar.
• Must complete all FNS and District mandated GCN tutorials, monthly safety training, and department sponsored training per USDA requirements by their due dates.
• Attend all back to school and professional development meetings/trainings as required.

• 10:45-2:30 (3.75 Hours Per Day)
• 190 Calendar Days Per Year
• $16.25 Per Hour
• Pension Eligible

• SEIU Food Service 2025.pdf
• SEIU Salary Schedule SY24-27 .pdf

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center Hospital: Rush University Medical Center Department: Food And Nutr Srvcs-Patient

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 4

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (6:00:00 AM - 9:30:00 PM)

Pay Range: $21.61 - $30.53 per hour

Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush's anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary: Supervises daily foodservice operations to ensure that goals and standards of unit/department are met. Ensures compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies, department quality monitors and targets and corporate and departmental policies and procedures. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other Information:

Required Job Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Food Service or a high school diploma.
• Minimum of three years of experience in a supervisory capacity in foodservice operations (retail, business, and healthcare).
• Illinois Department of Public Health and City of Chicago Sanitation Certification required within six months of hire.
• Competent in preparation of spreadsheets, databases, and word processing.
• Ability to supervise multiple employees performing multiple tasks Self-directed.
• Strong interpersonal skills, organization skills and problem-solving ability.
• Demonstrated experience with conflict resolution.
• Aware of daily department operations and able to identify unusual situations that arise.
• Manage stress effectively.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Experience as a Sous/Executive Sous Chef preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to exert 25 pounds of effort to push or pull a cart.
• Ability to lift and carry 40 pounds minimum, stooping, kneeling, reaching, sufficient dexterity to operate kitchen utensils and computer keyboard.
• Able to communicate using a variety of audio-technology.
• Able to spend 50% of time sitting, 50% of time standing or walking.

Competencies:

Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Responsibilities:

1. Implements menus, recipes, and service concepts for unit.
2. Supervises daily food production or service operations as assigned.
3. Ensures that service standards for aesthetic presentation and safety of food are met.
4. Utilizes CBORD and computerized systems to manage data.
5. Supervises foodservice employees. This includes orientation and training, employee counseling and disciplinary action.
6. Provides input into employee's annual performance appraisal.
7. Adjusts daily staffing to ensure appropriate personnel to complete all duties required by the unit.
8. Performs food and supply ordering functions as assigned.
9. Monitors time and attendance system for payroll.
10. Consults with Unit Manager/Assistant Manager regarding human resource issues (i.e. disciplinary actions and performance appraisals).
11. Meets customer and corporate foodservice related satisfaction standards.
12. Performs unit quality control measures, identifies problems or deficiencies, assist in development of and implements corrective action.
13. Ensures compliance with all regulatory agency standards and all departmental and organizational policies and procedures.
14. Ensures compliance with all departmental requirements for in-service training, employee orientation and training, and timely submission of department reports.
15. Assists unit manager, assistant manager to ensure that department goals are accomplished.
16. Orients/works with dietetic interns, as assigned.
17. Completes department projects, as assigned.
18. Conduct employee meetings, as assigned.
19. Attends and contributes to department meetings.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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