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Kitchen Director Jobs in Romeoville, IL (NOW HIRING)

Home Run Inn

Kitchen Supervisor

Chicago, IL

Two-year college degree and equivalent to direct restaurant (Back of House) experience of 1 years+ * Understanding of restaurant food safety standards * Ability to supervise and motivate hourly ...

Home Run Inn

Kitchen Supervisor

Chicago, IL

Two-year college degree and equivalent to direct restaurant (Back of House) experience of 1 years+ * Understanding of restaurant food safety standards * Ability to supervise and motivate hourly ...

SSA Group

Food Service - Kitchen Manager

Brookfield, IL · On-site

$21 - $23/hr

Kitchen Manager Reports to: Food Service Operations Manager(s) and Executive Chef Who are we : For ... Responsible for supporting SSAfety training with knife handling skills, ensuring all direct reports ...

SALT XC

Associate Creative Director, Art

Chicago, IL · On-site

$130K/yr

The Kitchen brings together a range of disciplines and capabilities. It's a team of creatives ... As an Associate Creative Director (Art) at The Kitchen, you'll support the creative director to ...

SALT XC

Associate Creative Director, Art

Chicago, IL · On-site

$130K/yr

The Kitchen brings together a range of disciplines and capabilities. It's a team of creatives ... As an Associate Creative Director (Art) at The Kitchen, you'll support the creative director to ...

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What is a kitchen director?

A Kitchen Director is a professional responsible for overseeing the overall operations of a kitchen, typically in a restaurant, hotel, or catering facility. Their duties include managing kitchen staff, ensuring food quality and safety standards, creating menus, ordering supplies, and controlling costs. Kitchen Directors play a crucial role in maintaining efficient kitchen workflows, upholding health and safety regulations, and delivering a high-quality dining experience to customers.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a kitchen director?

To thrive as a Kitchen Director, you need strong culinary expertise, leadership experience, and a background in food safety, often supported by a culinary degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with inventory management systems, scheduling software, and certifications like ServSafe are typically required. Exceptional organizational skills, clear communication, and the ability to motivate teams are vital soft skills in this role. These abilities ensure efficient kitchen operations, high food quality, and a positive work environment, all of which are essential for customer satisfaction and business success.

What is the difference between Kitchen Director vs Kitchen Manager?

AspectKitchen DirectorKitchen Manager
CredentialsOften requires culinary degree or extensive experienceTypically requires culinary certification or related experience
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple kitchens or large food service operationsManages daily operations of a single kitchen or restaurant
ResponsibilitiesStrategic planning, staff management, budgeting, and high-level oversightSupervises kitchen staff, ensures food quality, manages schedules

The Kitchen Director generally holds a higher-level, strategic role overseeing multiple kitchens or large operations, requiring broader experience and credentials. The Kitchen Manager focuses on daily kitchen operations, staff supervision, and food quality within a single location. Both roles are essential in food service but differ mainly in scope and responsibility.

What challenges does a kitchen director face in managing a large kitchen staff?

A Kitchen Director often encounters challenges such as balancing efficient workflow with high food quality, managing labor schedules to meet varying demand, and fostering clear communication among staff from diverse backgrounds. Ensuring compliance with food safety regulations while maintaining a positive team environment can also be demanding, especially during peak service hours. Proactive leadership, regular staff training, and effective delegation are key to overcoming these challenges and ensuring smooth kitchen operations.

What are the most commonly searched types of Kitchen jobs in Romeoville, IL?

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General Kitchen Staff 2026-27 School Year

Will County School District 92

Homer Glen, IL • On-site

$15/hr

Part-time

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Food Services
Date Posted:
7/28/2026
Location:
Oak Prairie Junior High School
Date Available:
08/17/2026
Closing Date:
When Filled
General Kitchen Staff - 2026-27 School Year
Rate of Pay/Work hours:
$15/hr. Part-time, work hours are 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on school days when lunch is served.
Qualifications:
  • Ability to follow directions and complete tasks in a timely manner, demonstrates the ability to work effectively and respectfully with students, teachers, parents, coworkers and the general public.
  • Knowledge of computers, ability to access electronic documents and complete required forms.
  • High School diploma or equivalent highly desired.
  • Holds or is willing to obtain an Illinois Department of Public Health Sanitation Certificate

Duties:
  • Provides quality food production and service including timely and appropriate documentation.
  • Prepares food following recipes, cools, stores and rotates food following Food Code and SOP, Serves food, replenishes self service areas and responds to requests from customers.
  • Clean and sanitize kitchen, serving and dining area, dishes, pots and pans, service carts, hoods and other items as assigned, follows guidance for accommodating food allergies.
  • Maintains confidentiality regarding student account information.
  • Performs other duties as assigned, completes annual training as required by IDPH and school district.

Working Conditions
  • Work normally performed in a school kitchen and cafeteria, typically assigned to a production kitchen.
  • Demands of workload may be stressful with frequent peak rush periods and timeline requirements that must be met.
  • Occasional exposure to temperature changes, fumes, dirt, dust, odors, noise, hazardous cleaning chemicals, and emergency situations.
  • This role may have physical demands, including but not limited to lifting 50 pounds, bending, pushing, pulling, and/or extended walking and standing

Interested parties should apply online.
Questions may be directed to:
Michelle McGuire, Director of Food Services, mmcguire@d92.org
We are an equal opportunity employer.

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