Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Job Opportunities

The Culinary, Hospitality and Tourism Management program occasionally receives job postings from community partners. Check back for additional opportunities.

The Purple Pig - Oak Brook

Multiple Positions

Posting Date: Feb. 10

The Purple Pig celebrates bold, unexpected cooking rooted in nose-to-tail tradition and seasonal ingredients. The menu invites sharing and discovery, from adventurous bites like pig ears and roasted bone marrow to vibrant vegetarian dishes and fresh seafood woven throughout. Warm, attentive service makes every visit feel like coming home—whether it’s your first time or you’ve been dining with us since 2009.

Open Positions:

• Line and Pastry Cooks
• Servers
• Baristas and Bartenders
• Dishwashers and Support Staff

Please visit their Culinary Agents page for job info and to apply for open positions.

Rational USA - Rolling Meadows

Culinary Intern

Posting Date: Feb. 10

The Culinary intern at RATIONAL USA will work with the culinary team at RATIONAL USA headquarters in Rolling Meadows, IL. This position will assist in preparation for trainings and events that happen in our Culinary Experience Centers as well as our Grab and Go Bistro and trade show preparation. This is a paid position that will be able to complete any required hours during the term needed.

Specific Duties
• Assisting in daily set up and shut down of kitchen spaces.
• Prepare food items for Grab and Go Bistro.
• Assist in cleaning of dishes, equipment etc.
• Prepare specific new menu items for Grab & Go Bistro.
• Mise en Place food items for trainings.
• Check in and put away deliveries into correct spaces.
• Keep culinary spaces clean and organized.
• Others duties as needed.

Preferred Strengths
• Serve Safe Certified
• Able to work in an a clean and organized manner.
• Good Attitude and adapts easily to changes and adjustments.
• Strong knife skills.
• Punctuality is a must.
• Self motivated. Able to see what tasks need to be done and take initiative to complete.
• Works well with coworkers including many different chefs.

To apply, email resume and cover letter to: Brandon Harpster, National Corporate Chef, Training and Events at b.harpster@rational-online.com.