Last updated 2026-08-02
399 Food Service Jobs in Chicago, IL, United States
Browse 399 Food Service jobs in Chicago, IL, United States, including Cook, Customer-Facing Line Cook, and Student Worker roles from Compass Group, Costco Wholesale Corporation, and Sodexo. Listings are updated hourly and include salary data where available.
Market data for Food Service jobs in Chicago, IL, United States
Jobs related to preparing, serving, and managing food and beverages in various settings.
Salaries for Food Service jobs in Chicago, IL, United States
Salary ranges come from jobs that include pay information. Annual ranges are shown when available.
Mid hourly pay (p50) for Food Service jobs near Chicago, IL, United States is $18/hour, based on 914 postings with hourly pay.
| Pay type | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $55K | $65K–$72K | $81K |
| Hourly | $16/hr | $18/hr | $20/hr |
| Scope | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) | Postings with salary ranges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago metro | $33K | $37K | $43K | 1,721 |
| Illinois | $33K | $36K | $41K | 3,466 |
| U.S. | $31K | $35K | $42K | 81,651 |
Salary data: 238 of 399 jobs include pay information (60%).
Explore Chicago, IL, United States Food Service salary data.
Companies hiring for Food Service jobs
| Company | Current jobs |
|---|---|
| Compass Group | 238 |
| Costco Wholesale Corporation | 120 |
| Sodexo | 86 |
| Jimmy John's | 74 |
| Aramark | 73 |
| Pizza Hut | 68 |
| Kfc Careers | 67 |
Food Service jobs by schedule
Food Service jobs by experience level
Common Food Service job titles
| Title | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Cook | 20 | 5% |
| Customer-Facing Line Cook | 2 | 1% |
| Student Worker | 1 | 1% |
| American Girl Restaurant Food Expeditor (Part Time) | 2 | 1% |
| Crew Member | 5 | 1% |
Food Service jobs by listed location
| Location | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL, United States | 136 | 72% |
| Schaumburg, IL, United States | 14 | 7% |
| Aurora, IL, United States | 13 | 7% |
| Northbrook, IL, United States | 13 | 7% |
| Joliet, IL, United States | 12 | 6% |
- How many Food Service jobs are listed in Chicago, IL, United States?
- This page currently shows 399 Food Service jobs in Chicago, IL, United States.
- What salary data is available for Food Service jobs in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Salary comparison includes Chicago metro (Lower (p25) $33K, Mid (p50) $37K, Higher (p75) $43K, 1,721 postings with salary ranges) and Illinois (Lower (p25) $33K, Mid (p50) $36K, Higher (p75) $41K, 3,466 postings with salary ranges).
- Which companies are hiring for Food Service roles in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Current jobs include openings from Compass Group (238 jobs, 13%), Costco Wholesale Corporation (120 jobs, 6%), Sodexo (86 jobs, 5%), Jimmy John's (74 jobs, 4%), and Aramark (73 jobs, 4%).
- What experience levels are common for Food Service jobs in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Current jobs by experience level: Mid (234 jobs, 59%), Entry (92 jobs, 23%), Senior (72 jobs, 18%), and Intern (1 job, 1%).
- What work schedules are common for Food Service jobs in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Current jobs by schedule: Full time (279 jobs, 70%), Part time (116 jobs, 29%), and Temporary (4 jobs, 1%).
- What Food Service job titles are common in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Common titles include Cook (20 jobs, 5%), Customer-Facing Line Cook (2 jobs, 1%), Student Worker (1 job, 1%), American Girl Restaurant Food Expeditor (Part Time) (2 jobs, 1%), and Crew Member (5 jobs, 1%).
- What job data does this page include?
- Most current jobs are full-time (279 of 399). 234 of 399 current jobs are at the mid level. 238 of 399 jobs include pay information.
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