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Vendador

Commis Chef

Chicago, IL · On-site

$18/hr

You will be working directly alongside Chef Francis Pascal, whose background includes Sous Chef at Roister of The Alinea Group, Momotaro, and Japonais by Morimoto. On most days it will only be you ...

Arrow Technologies

Sous Chef

Chicago, IL · On-site

$51K - $69K/yr

Sous Chef responsibilities include: * Helping in the preparation and design of all food and drinks ... Manage and train kitchen staff, establish working schedule and assess staff's performance * Order ...

Arrow Technologies, Inc

Sous Chef

Chicago, IL · On-site

$51K - $69K/yr

Sous Chef responsibilities include: * Helping in the preparation and design of all food and drinks ... Manage and train kitchen staff, establish working schedule and assess staff's performance * Order ...

JJC Enterprises

Adjunct Faculty, Culinary Arts

Joliet, IL · On-site

$1.2K/day

... working chef or pastry chef. 3. Certified or certifiable as a Certified Executive Chef or Certified Executive Pastry Chef as per the ACF guidelines. 4. Expertise in appropriate technologies for ...

Carle Health

Sous Chef

Peoria, IL · On-site

$18.58 - $30.10/hr

A Sous Chef must be able to lead other kitchen workers, remain organized, professional, and report vital information to the Executive Chef. If there are times when the Executive Chef is unable to ...

Carle Health

Sous Chef

Peoria, IL · On-site

$18.58 - $30.10/hr

A Sous Chef must be able to lead other kitchen workers, remain organized, professional, and report vital information to the Executive Chef. If there are times when the Executive Chef is unable to ...

Carle Health

Sous Chef

Peoria, IL · On-site

$18.58 - $30.10/hr

A Sous Chef must be able to lead other kitchen workers, remain organized, professional, and report vital information to the Executive Chef. If there are times when the Executive Chef is unable to ...

Carle Health

Sous Chef

Peoria, IL

$18.58 - $30.10/hr

A Sous Chef must be able to lead other kitchen workers, remain organized, professional, and report vital information to the Executive Chef. If there are times when the Executive Chef is unable to ...

The Purple Pig

Sous Chef

Chicago, IL · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

Working alongside our Executive Chef we are looking for the right candidate who wants to come to work excited and ready to execute whatever task is needed to be completed for the day.

Carle Health

Sous Chef

Peoria, IL · On-site

$18.58 - $30.10/hr

A Sous Chef must be able to lead other kitchen workers, remain organized, professional, and report vital information to the Executive Chef. If there are times when the Executive Chef is unable to ...

Carle Health

Sous Chef

Peoria, IL · On-site

$18.58 - $30.10/hr

A Sous Chef must be able to lead other kitchen workers, remain organized, professional, and report vital information to the Executive Chef. If there are times when the Executive Chef is unable to ...

Carle Health

Sous Chef

Peoria, IL · On-site

$18.58 - $30.10/hr

A Sous Chef must be able to lead other kitchen workers, remain organized, professional, and report vital information to the Executive Chef. If there are times when the Executive Chef is unable to ...

Carle Health

Sous Chef

Peoria, IL · On-site

$18.58 - $30.10/hr

A Sous Chef must be able to lead other kitchen workers, remain organized, professional, and report vital information to the Executive Chef. If there are times when the Executive Chef is unable to ...

Carle Health

Sous Chef

Peoria, IL · On-site

$18.58 - $30.10/hr

A Sous Chef must be able to lead other kitchen workers, remain organized, professional, and report vital information to the Executive Chef. If there are times when the Executive Chef is unable to ...

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What is the difference between Working Chef vs Line Cook?

AspectWorking ChefLine Cook
CredentialsCulinary degree or equivalent experienceBasic culinary training or apprenticeship
Work EnvironmentCommercial kitchens, restaurants, hotelsSame as Working Chef, often in busy restaurant lines
Job RoleOversees kitchen operations, menu planningPrepares dishes on the kitchen line, executes menu items
Common UsageHigher responsibility, supervisory tasksExecution-focused, hands-on cooking

The main difference between a Working Chef and a Line Cook is the level of responsibility. Working Chefs often oversee kitchen operations and menu planning, while Line Cooks focus on preparing dishes during service. Both roles require culinary skills and experience, but Working Chefs typically have more leadership duties.

How to work as a working chef with no experience?

To work as a chef with no experience, start by gaining basic culinary skills through cooking classes or online tutorials. Seek entry-level positions such as kitchen assistant or prep cook to build hands-on experience, and consider obtaining relevant certifications like food safety to improve your employability.

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Dual Credit Adjunct, Hospitality & Culinary Management, at the Lake County Tech Campus

Grayslake, IL • On-site

The College of Lake County
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 1 - 5K employees
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$64K - $88K/yr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

College Of Lake County rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

105th of 633 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Why choose the College of Lake County for your next opportunity?
The College of Lake County (CLC) offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits that includes Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health, Delta Dental and Superior Vision insurance plans, tuition support for employees and qualified family members, three retirement plans, disability, group and supplemental life insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending account plans, a compressed work week in the summer (Closed Fridays!), generous vacation, sick and personal time off and 14 paid holidays each year.
Some benefits will not be available for Part-Time or Part Time Staff Under 20 Hours (ex: health insurance).
Position Title:
Dual Credit Adjunct, Hospitality & Culinary Management, at the Lake County Tech Campus
Job Summary:
Teach a Hospitality & Culinary Management dual credit course at the Lake County Tech Campus.
Job Description:
Teach a Hospitality & Culinary Management dual credit course at the Lake County Tech Campus.
Currently or will be teaching Hospitality & Culinary Management at the Lake County Tech Campus; Associate's degree in Culinary Arts, Food Service Management, Hospitality Management, Nutrition, Management, -OR-related discipline; -AND-minimum of five (5) years of experience as a working chef - OR-hospitality professional supervising a kitchen/hospitality staff; - OR- Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Food Service Management, Hospitality Management, Nutrition, Management, -OR- repeated discipline; -AND-minimum of three (3) years of experience as a working chef -OR- hospitality professional supervising a kitchen/hospitality staff; -OR- Master's degree in Culinary Arts, Food Service Management, Hospitality Management, Nutrition, Management -OR- related discipline; -AND- minimum of one (1) year of experience as a working chef -OR- hospitality professional supervising a kitchen/hospitality staff.
Possess and maintain eligibility to work with secondary (high school) and post-secondary students, in-person at all assigned work locations and virtually, in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Illinois School Code and Faith's Law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer fingerprint-based criminal history records check, Employment History Review, and any other screening or clearance requirements mandated by state or federal law and applicable school district policies or procedures. Continued employment is subject to maintaining such eligibility and clearances.
Pay Rate: Salaries for Dual Credit Adjuncts are paid through their high school district. The College of Lake County may provide stipends for specific professional development activities.
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Part time
Total Hours Per Week:
5
Position Type:
Faculty
Job Family:
Academic Affiliate
Posting Date:
08/27/2026
Expected Start Date:
09/14/2026
Compensation Grade:
Location:
Grayslake Campus
Department:
JM - Dual Credit College Readiness Sub Department
EEO Statement:
College of Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a policy of non-discrimination. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, ancestry, citizenship, parental status, pregnancy or any other status protected by law.

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