106 lead kitchen jobs at 32 companies in Downers Grove, IL

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Kitchen Lead
Lake Forest, Illinois, United States
$22-$25/hr OnsiteFull Time, Part Time
Hometown Coffee & Juice
Hometown Coffee & Juice: Operates neighborhood cafes serving specialty coffee, juices, and food.
1+ YOE1+ MgmtRequires 1–2 years of kitchen leadership or equivalent experience, ServSafe preferred, strong knife skills, multitasking, communication, and ability to stand extensively and lift up to 50 pounds.
FIFO
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Kitchen Lead **1 Vacancy**
Maywood, Illinois, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Proviso Township High Schools District 209
Proviso Township High Schools District 209: Provides public secondary education and student support services.
3+ YOESupervise food service workers, prepare daily meals, maintain sanitation and safety, record product usage, conduct inventory, handle cash deposits, HS diploma/GED or equivalent experience, minimum 3 years cooking experience, valid driver's license, ability to lift 25-50 lbs.
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Kitchen Lead - Oswego CUSD #308 (Oswego, IL, US, 60543)
Oswego, Illinois, United States
$19/hr OnsiteFull Time
Aramark
AramarkNYSE: ARMK: Provides food and facility management services to diverse organizations.
0+ YOELeadership in food service; Serve Safe Certification; customer service; ability to lift and work in kitchen; strong team collaboration.
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Kitchen Leader
Northbrook, Illinois, United States
$17-$19/hr OnsiteFull Time
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Chipotle Mexican GrillNYSE: CMG: Operates a chain of fast-casual Mexican food restaurants.
Lead kitchen role requiring high school diploma and restaurant experience; manage kitchen operations, training, inventory, safety, and customer service.
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Kitchen Team Lead
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$24/hr OnsitePart Time
Comer Education Campus
Comer Education Campus: Provides educational and career development programs for Chicago youth.
High school diploma, prior food service experience, knowledge of food safety/HACCP, supervisory experience preferred, ability to obtain Food Handler Certification, strong organization and communication.
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Commercial Kitchen Cleaning Crew Lead
Bridgeview, Illinois, United States
$24-$30/hr FieldFull Time
Green Kitchen Concepts
Green Kitchen Concepts: Commercial kitchen oil filtration and deep sanitization services.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record, ability to lead a small crew (3–5), physical stamina for overnight hands-on cleaning, reliable and punctual, ability to follow SOPs and chemical handling procedures.
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Kitchen Director
Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States
$22/hr OnsiteFull Time
Chick-fil-A
Chick-fil-A: Operates a quick-service restaurant chain specializing in chicken sandwiches.
SafeServ Manager certification or equivalent, strong leadership and inventory management, ability to lead 20-30 team members, open availability 6 days/week including days, nights and some holidays, strong communication and training ability.
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Culinary Lead
Chicago or Downers Grove
$17-$23/hr OnsiteFull Time
Lifespace Communities
Lifespace Communities: Operates non-profit senior living and continuing care retirement communities.
2+ YOEHigh school diploma or equivalent; 2-3 years culinary leadership experience; lead daily kitchen operations.
Point-of-Sale, POS systems
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Shift Lead
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$20/hr OnsiteFull Time
NADC Burger
NADC Burger: A chef-driven wagyu cheeseburger restaurant concept.
2+ YOERequires 2 years of high-volume kitchen experience, food handler credential, restaurant preparation and cooking knowledge, and strong written and verbal skills; leadership experience preferred.
1mo
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Shift Lead - 4101
Dekalb, Illinois, United States
$16/hr OnsitePart Time
Five Guys
Five Guys: Fast-food restaurant chain specializing in fresh burgers and fries.
1+ YOE1–2 years restaurant/retail/hospitality experience (leadership preferred); strong communication, basic math, POS comfort; ability to work in a fast-paced, physical kitchen environment.
POS systems
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baker lead, Starbucks Reserve Kitchen
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$23-$29/hr OnsiteFull Time
Starbucks
StarbucksNASDAQ: SBUX: Operates a global chain of coffeehouses and roastery reserves.
3+ YOE1+ Mgmt3+ years baking experience, 1+ year supervising teams, health code certification required, ServSafe preferred; ability to lift 35–55 lbs, stand long periods, perform data entry, and manage inventory.
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baker lead, Starbucks Reserve Kitchen
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$23-$29/hr OnsiteFull Time
Starbucks
StarbucksNasdaq: SBUX: Operates a global chain of coffeehouses and roastery reserves.
3+ YOE1+ Mgmt3+ years baking/pastry experience, 1+ year supervising teams, current health code certification, ServSafe preferred, ability to lift 35–55lbs, data entry and inventory skills, strong hygiene and time management.
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Shift Lead - Downers Grove
Downers Grove, Illinois, United States
$21/hr OnsiteFull Time
DoorDash
DoorDashNASDAQ: DASH: On-demand delivery platform connecting consumers with local merchants.
Supervise warehouse/kitchen shifts, fulfill orders, maintain inventory, lift up to 50 lbs., operate pallet jack/hand truck, high school/GED, able to obtain food handling certificate, experience in retail/warehouse/food environments, proficient with Google Docs/Sheets.
Google Docs, Google Sheets
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Oracle Simphony - Inventory Management - Workstream Lead
Atlanta or Westerville or Brooklyn or Nashville or Tampa or Minneapolis or Saint Paul or Columbia or San Francisco or Bridgewater or Houston or Chicago or Seattle or Berwyn or Irving or New York City or Austin or Cincinnati or Atlanta
$73k-$193k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Capgemini
CapgeminiEuronext Paris: CAP: Provides global IT consulting and digital transformation services.
8+ YOERequires 8+ years in restaurant technology, Simphony Inventory and recipe costing expertise, 3+ years in Agile/SAFe, POS-ERP integration, rollout experience, and knowledge of COGS, yields, and kitchen operations.
Oracle MICROS Simphony, Oracle Fusion ERP, Oracle Retail, Agile, SAFe, OIC, MuleSoft, Boomi
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FOOD UNIT LEAD (FULL TIME)
Munster, Indiana, United States
$16-$21/hr OnsiteFull Time
Compass Group
Compass GroupLondon Stock Exchange: CPG: Global provider of contract food and support services.
Previous experience managing kitchen staff required; responsibilities include food preparation, employee supervision, scheduling, sanitation, cash handling, inventory, reporting, and customer service.
Payroll
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Lead Cook
St. Charles, Illinois, United States
$21/hr OnsitePart Time
The Yay Company
The Yay Company: Providing healthy, fresh meal programs for K-12 schools.
Current Food Handler certification required, experience in high-volume kitchens, strong knife skills, food safety log and temperature control experience, ability to lead and train kitchen assistants, dependable punctual attendance.
2mo
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FOOD UNIT LEAD (FULL TIME)
Munster or Gary or Chicago
$16-$21/hr OnsiteFull Time
Compass Group
Compass GroupLondon Stock Exchange: CPG: Provides contract food and support services globally.
Previous experience managing kitchen staff required. Responsible for supervising food preparation and service, menu planning, ordering supplies, cash handling, sanitation, reporting, scheduling, and employee training.
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Dishroom Lead
Aurora, Illinois, United States
$17/hr OnsiteFull Time
Sodexo
SodexoEuronext Paris: SW: Global provider of integrated food and facilities management services.
1+ YOE1+ year related experience; ability to maintain and clean kitchen areas, wash dishes, and perform general kitchen upkeep.
1mo
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Food Service Kitchen Lead - Lake Zurich School Nutrition
Lake Zurich, Illinois, United States
$17/hr OnsiteFull Time
Whitsons Culinary Group
Whitsons Culinary Group: Provides food service management for schools, healthcare, and businesses.
1+ YOEHigh school diploma or equivalent, ServSafe or local food safety certification, 1+ year food service experience, ability to lift up to 40 lbs, English reading and speaking proficiency.
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Lead Cook
Blue Island, Illinois, United States
$20/hr OnsiteFull Time
Senior Lifestyle
Senior Lifestyle: Operates senior living communities providing residential and specialized care.
0.5+ YOE6+ months commercial kitchen experience or related certificate/degree; organized, strong communicator, pride in food quality and presentation, and English fluency required.