72 kitchen assistant jobs at 44 companies in DeKalb, IL

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Kitchen Assistant
Mount Prospect, Illinois, United States
$14-$19/hr OnsiteFull Time
Bright Horizons
Bright HorizonsNYSE: BFAM: Provides child care, early education, and workforce education services.
Requires age 18+, high school diploma or GED, cooking or kitchen experience, communication skills, and knowledge of dietary requirements. Food handler certification within 30 days is preferred.
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Kitchen Assistant
Sycamore or DeKalb County
OnsitePart Time
Voluntary Action Center of Northern Illinois
Voluntary Action Center of Northern Illinois: Nonprofit social-service agency providing transportation and nutrition services to older adults, people with disabilities, and community members.
High school diploma or GED, prior kitchen or food service experience, Illinois food handler certification or ability to obtain it within 30 days, valid driver's license, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Meals on Wheels
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Kitchen Assistant (Sur La Table)
Naperville, Illinois, United States
$15-$16/hr OnsitePart Time
Sur La Table
Sur La Table: Specialty kitchenware retailer and provider of culinary education programs.
Requires food handlers certification, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and availability for 12–16 hours weekly including nights, weekends, and holidays; retail or kitchen experience preferred.
Microsoft Office Suite, POS system, merchandise scanners, computer
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Primrose-Kitchen Assistant
Algonquin, Illinois, United States
$14-$16/hr OnsiteFull Time
Primrose School of Algonquin
Primrose School of Algonquin: Private franchised preschool providing early education and childcare for infants through kindergarten-aged children in Algonquin, Illinois.
High school diploma required; ability to independently prepare nutritious meals, follow menus, accommodate allergies, maintain cleanliness, wash dishes, and complete paid training.
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Preschool Kitchen Prep & Teacher Assistant
Oak Brook, Illinois, United States
$18-$22/hr OnsitePart Time
Christ Church of Oak Brook
Christ Church of Oak Brook: Non-denominational nonprofit Christian church serving children, students, adults, and communities through worship, ministry, and missions.
1+ YOEHigh school diploma preferred, one year of restaurant or kitchen experience preferred, food safety knowledge, and ability to lift 50 pounds and assist preschool classroom activities.
DCFS
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Assistant Kitchen Manager
Beloit, Wisconsin, United States
$17-$24/hr OnsiteFull Time
Kwik Trip
Kwik Trip: Operates a Midwestern chain of convenience stores and gas stations.
0.5+ YOEFull-time 40 hrs, primarily 2nd shift; 6 months food experience including customer service and food prep; food safety knowledge; able to lift 50lbs and stand up to 8-10 hours; people and problem-solving skills.
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Kitchen Helper
Des Plaines, Illinois, United States
$19/hr OnsiteFull Time
DO & CO
DO & COVienna Stock Exchange: DOC: International provider of gourmet catering and hospitality services.
Assisting kitchen staff, handling deliveries and stock rotation, preparing hot and cold meals, maintaining hygiene, able to work long hours on foot and flexible shifts.
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Kitchen Helper
Des Plaines, Illinois, United States
$19/hr OnsiteFull Time
DO & CO
DO & COVienna Stock Exchange: DOC: International provider of gourmet catering and hospitality services.
Assist chefs with food preparation, stock rotation, maintain food safety and hygiene, handle deliveries, work varied shifts including nights and weekends, and perform physically demanding kitchen tasks.
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Teaching Kitchen Class Assistant
Barrington or United States or Charlotte or Illinois or North Carolina or Georgia or Alabama or Wisconsin
$19-$28/hr OnsitePart Time
Advocate Health
Advocate Health: Provides integrated clinical care through a network of hospitals.
No education or experience required. Requires English proficiency, communication skills, sanitation awareness, documentation ability, and ability to lift and transport up to 50 pounds.
Dishmachine, MSDS, CBTs
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Part-Time Kitchen Assistant / Dishwasher - Senior Living
Wheaton, Illinois, United States
$16/hr OnsitePart Time
Alto Senior Living
Alto Senior Living: Senior living management and development platform.
At least 18 years old; food service or kitchen experience preferred but not required; dependable, team-oriented, attentive to cleanliness and organization, and able to pass background screening.
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Kitchen Manager
Roselle, Illinois, United States
$21-$25/hr OnsiteFull Time, Part Time
Quest Food Management Services
Quest Food Management Services: Provides food service management for schools, universities, and businesses.
Preparing and presenting menu items, following HACCP and food safety guidelines, bulk and catering prep, receiving deliveries, supervising line operations, and assisting customers.
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Kitchen Prep
Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Mago Grill & Cantina
Mago Grill & Cantina: Private Illinois restaurant group operating Mexican, Mediterranean, Italian, American, catering, and event-dining concepts for local communities.
Preparing and portioning ingredients, following recipes and prep lists, maintaining cleanliness and food safety, operating kitchen equipment, assisting line cooks; previous prep-cook experience preferred.
slicers, mixers, food processors
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Dietary Aide Kitchen Assistant
Itasca, Illinois, United States
OnsiteFull Time, Part Time
Landmark of Itasca
Landmark of Itasca: Private, for-profit Illinois nursing facility serving residents with 24-hour skilled nursing, rehabilitation, memory care, and related services.
Assist with meal setup and service, prepare and deliver food, follow dietary procedures and dietitian instructions, maintain sanitation, inventory supplies.
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Denny's Dishwasher / Service Assistant
Aurora, Illinois, United States
$15-$17/hr OnsiteFull Time, Part Time
RREMC Restaurants
RREMC Restaurants: Operates and manages casual dining restaurant franchise locations.
0+ YOENo prior experience required; full training provided. Must be at least 18, reliable, able to lift up to 40 pounds, stand throughout the shift, and work in a fast-paced kitchen.
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Assistant Manager
Loves Park, Illinois, United States
$23-$32/hr OnsiteFull Time
Panda Restaurant Group
Panda Restaurant Group: Family-owned operator of Asian-inspired restaurant concepts.
High school diploma, ServSafe certification, leadership experience, flexible scheduling, and willingness to work at stores within 50 miles. Requires hiring, associate management, conflict management, and physical kitchen work.
Chinese cook knife
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Food Service Assistant
Schaumburg, Illinois, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Costco Wholesale
Costco WholesaleNASDAQ: COST: Multinational membership-only big-box retail warehouse operator.
Preparing and selling food and drinks, cash handling, stocking, cleaning/sanitizing, operating kitchen equipment, open availability, proof of work authorization.
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General Maintenance/Kitchen and HVAC Assistant Laborer
Naperville, Illinois, United States
$27-$29/hr OnsiteFull Time
North Central College
North Central College: A private liberal arts college in Naperville, Illinois.
3+ YOEHigh school diploma, Universal EPA refrigerant certification, valid Illinois driver’s license, 3+ years maintenance/HVAC experience preferred, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, use power tools, read schematics, and communicate in English.
HVAC, RTU, Power tools, Ice machines, Dishwasher
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Lab Assistant - Hospitality Management
Palatine, Illinois, United States
$25-$32/hr OnsitePart Time
Harper College
Harper College: Public community college serving Chicago's northwest suburbs.
2+ YOERequires commercial kitchen experience, food preparation equipment skills, inventory control, order planning, safe food storage, two years in hotel or restaurant work, and Microsoft Excel and Word proficiency.
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Oracle, Banner, Adobe Professional, Microsoft Teams
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Denny's Dishwasher / Service Assistant
Aurora, Illinois, United States
$15-$17/hr OnsiteFull Time, Part Time
RREMC Restaurants
RREMC Restaurants: Operates a network of franchised casual dining restaurants.
0+ YOENo prior experience required; full training provided. Must be at least 18, able to lift up to 40 pounds, stand for the shift, follow sanitation guidelines, and work reliably in a fast-paced kitchen.
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Nutrition Services Assistant (Cook) 8hr (2026-2027)
Joliet, Illinois, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Joliet Public Schools District 86
Joliet Public Schools District 86: Public PreK–8 school district serving children in Joliet, Illinois through elementary, junior-high, early-childhood, and alternative education.
1+ YOEHigh school diploma/GED, 1+ year high-volume institutional or commercial food service experience, kitchen equipment knowledge, English fluency, physical ability, and current or obtainable Will County sanitation certificate.