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Village of Downers Grove is accepting applications for an Accounting Specialist who accurately processes accounts payable and verifies compliance with all purchasing standards. This position oversees all aspects of the Food & Beverage Tax, including cash receipts, database maintenance, customer correspondence, and collections, under the guidance of the Finance Manager. In addition, the role provides backup customer support for the front desk counter and utility billing customers. A successful candidate will be technologically savvy, an analytical thinker, and exemplify superior customer service skills.
The full salary range for this position is $49,640 – $68,254, with a maximum starting salary of $59,567. The starting salary is dependent on qualifications. The Village provides an excellent benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF). Review the Benefits Summary for additional details.
Major Duties and Functions:

• Processes all aspects of invoicing in the Village’s financial software for payment, including but not limited to reviewing support documentation, applying purchase order procedures, and properly filing all payment documentation.
• Responsible for printing Village checks and non-negotiables, processing wire payments, and Electronic Funds Transfer in the financial software to prepare them for banking procedures.
• Responsible for processing all aspects of the Food & Beverage tax, with a strong emphasis on collections, tracking, and following up on delinquent accounts, and researching new businesses. This includes, but is not limited to, maintaining the accuracy of the customer database, reviewing remittances for accuracy and compliance, processing receipts, and reconcilingthe database to the general ledger.
• Provides customer support to Food & Beverage taxpayers, which includes answering all inquiries and questions about the tax.
• Provides backup support for the Finance Department for cashiering at the Village front desk, and customer service for utility billing.
• Assist with unclaimed property reporting and follow-up.

Acme Industries is seeking machining finishers to join their Acme team. They have 1st and 2nd shift openings. Typical 1st shift hours are Monday through Friday 6 am-4:30 pm and Typical 2nd shift hours are Monday through Friday 4:20 pm-2:50 am. In this position, you will be performing a variety of part-finishing operations such as deburring, polishing, assembling, and testing finished goods as an integral part of the team. This position has planned/expected career growth and advancement into machinist positions for qualified applicants. Acme offers some scheduling flexibility, but candidates are expected to work overtime, including weekends during peak production times. Pay is $19.00 – $21.00 an hour. Offering a hiring bonus. No waiting period for benefits. Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Flexible Spending, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability. They offer 401K; PTO; employee, tuition assistance; weekly paychecks and more.

• Follow written instructions.
• Perform a variety of operations to remove burrs/sharp edges.
• Clean machined surfaces on parts.
• Polish, grind, or buff production parts.
• Package parts according to customers’ needs on skids or in boxes.
• Perform final assembly, leak test, and touch-up paint.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.

Exotics Stone Imports is hiring for experienced granite fabricators.  Attention to detail is a must.
8:00am – 5:30pm. Pay rate is $25.00 – $35.00 per hour.
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Sentinel is seeking a Sales Executive to join their team. Your previous experience will have brought you working directly with large enterprise or SLED accounts. Salary range is $60,000-$200,000 (base salary plus commission). Benefit plans include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, 529, Life Insurance, Income Protection Short and Long-Term Disability, Medical and Child/Elder Care, Flexible Spending Account Plans, Family Planning Benefits, Financial Education, Identity Theft Protection and Assistance, Legal Services, Employee Assistance Program, Two weeks’ vacation, additional paid time-off for Personal and Sick, certification and hands-on training, and employee discount for product services and entertainment.
Qualifications:

At Cooper’s Hawk, our Service Assistants are the behind-the-scenes champions who keep the dining room running smoothly and help create memorable moments for every guest. From keeping the space ready for guests to supporting the team with seamless service, you will play a key role in bringing Uncompromising Hospitality to life. Compensation Range: $15.00-$17.50/hr. Benefits: Discounts; Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance plus Telemedicine; Company Matching 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan; PTO and more.
How You Will Succeed:

• Show Up Ready: Come Prepared, stay sharp, and start strong.
  • Start every shift with a positive attitude and prepare your station using company checklists
  • Stay stocked on tableware dishes and supplies to keep the service flowing
  • Follow departmental checklists and standard operating procedures to ensure work areas are prepared for opening, mid-shift, or closing.
• Own What You See: Take Responsibility, jump in, and do what needs to be done.
  • Keep the dining room and work areas clean organized and guest ready
  • Restock and reset tables quickly so guests are welcomed without delay
• Stay in Sync: Communicate often, move with your team, and keep service flowing.
  • Communicate with servers, food runners and managers to keep service running seamlessly
  • Help with food running and carryout orders to support the team whenever needed
• Make It Personal: Be genuine, listen well, and tailor each experience.
  • Greet guests with warmth and a friendly attitude
  • Be helpful in answering questions about food wine and our facilities
• Add a Touch: Go beyond the expected to create memorable moments.
  • Go the extra step to keep the dining experience comfortable welcoming and polished
  • Jump in to help wherever needed so every shift feels like a team win

Cooper’s Hawk seeks an Assistant Executive Kitchen Manager to join their team. As an Assistant Executive Kitchen Manager at Cooper’s Hawk, you’ll help lead a high-volume, scratch kitchen where culinary creativity meets operational excellence. You’ll partner closely with the Executive Kitchen Manager to ensure exceptional food quality, consistency, and safety while coaching and inspiring your team. With a focus on leadership, training, and execution, you’ll help deliver an outstanding guest experience and support the growth of our culinary team.
Assistant Executive Kitchen Manager Compensation range is $70,000-$83,000/year + 10% bonus potential. The final offered salary will be based on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s depth of experience, skill set, qualifications, and internal pay equity. Benefits: Discounts; Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Insurance plus Telemedicine and Wellness Program; Company Matching 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan; Flexible Savings Accounts- Health and Dependent Care; Health Savings Account; Long-Term Disability; Voluntary Short-Term Disability; Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (with option to purchase additional coverage); Paid Parental Leave; PTO and more.
Some responsibilities are the following:

• Show Up Ready: Come prepared, stay sharp, and start strong.
  • Direct kitchen operations, including Kitchen Managers and Team Members across dish, prep, and line stations
  • Review schedules and manage assigned operating systems
  • Use tools like POS systems, scheduling software, ordering/inventory systems, and Microsoft Office to stay organized
  • Conduct line checks, create prep lists, and oversee supply ordering and inventory
  • Maintain a safe and healthy work environment and uphold food safety standards
  • Lead kitchen training, food execution, new menu roll-outs and system initiatives
• Own What You See:  Take responsibility, jump in, and do what needs to be done.
  • Participate in hourly kitchen Team Member hiring
  • Conduct side-by-sides with Team Members to support development and performance
  • Be accountable for food preparation knowledge and quality standards
  • Assist with weekly inventory procedures and maximize financial results

Cooper’s Hawk seeks a Prep Cook to join their culinary team. Their Prep Cooks bring heart to every recipe and precision to every task. By preparing fresh, high-quality ingredients, they set the tone for a great dining experience. Every slice, portion, and plate supports Uncompromising Hospitality, helping the kitchen run smoothly and ensuring every guest enjoys consistent and memorable food. Compensation Range: $15.00-$21.00/hr. Pay offered is determined by skills, qualifications, and experience. Benefits: Discounts; Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance plus Telemedicine; Company Matching 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan; PTO and more.
To be successful:

• Show Up Ready: Come Prepared, stay sharp, and start strong.
  • Prepare fresh ingredients and follow recipes with accuracy
  • Set up and organize your station to stay efficient through every shift
• Own What You See: Take Responsibility, jump in, and do what needs to be done.
  • Maintain high quality standards in prep and execution
  • Keep your work area clean, stocked, and safe while handling ingredients with care
• Stay in Sync: Communicate often, move with your team, and keep service flowing.
  • Communicate with teammates and managers to ensure a smooth kitchen flow
  • Perform these kitchen functions:
  • Wash, peel, slice, and mix vegetables, fruits, and other ingredients for salads, cold plates, and garnishes.
  • Prepare hot and cold sauces
  • Carve and slice meats and cheeses
  • Portion food for service
  • Follow daily systems and procedures to stay organized and on track
• Make It Personal: Be genuine, listen well, and tailor each experience.
  • Take pride in your prep work because every detail matters
  • Support the kitchen team by creating the foundation for every great dish
• Add a Touch: Go beyond the expected to create memorable moments.
  • Go beyond the basics by keeping kitchen equipment in excellent condition
  • Keep an eye out for ways to make the kitchen cleaner, faster, and better

Cooper’s Hawk is looking for a Line Cook to join their team. With precision, urgency, and pride, you will help turn their high standards into something truly special for every guest. This is where culinary skill meets connection, and where every dish has the potential to create a lasting memory. Compensation Range: $15.00-$22.00/hr. Pay offered is determined by skills, qualifications, and experience. Benefits: Discounts; Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance plus Telemedicine; Company Matching 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan; PTO and more.
What you will do:

• Show Up Ready: Come prepared, stay sharp, and start strong.
  • Set up your station for success and keep it running smoothly through every shift
  • Follow recipes, control portions, and nail presentation every time
  • Properly use the KDS system to manage cook times, while preparing and multitasking several dishes at a time.
• Own What You See: Take responsibility, jump in, and do what needs to be done.
  • Keep your area clean, stocked, and safe
  • Stay sharp and step in where needed to support the kitchen
• Stay in Sync: Communicate often, move with your team, and keep service flowing.
  • Communicate clearly with teammates and managers
  • Work as one team to time dishes and keep the line flowing
• Make It Personal: Be genuine, listen well, and tailor the experience.
  • Take pride in every plate because it reflects your craft
  • Cook with care, even if you never meet the guest
• Add a Touch: Go beyond the expected to create memorable moments.
  • Handle the little things that make a big impact, from clean equipment to an organized walk in

The Data Governance Lead will be responsible for building Cooper’s Hawk’s data governance program from the ground up, ensuring data across their systems is accurate, consistent, secure, and aligned to business priorities. This individual will be responsible for setting up the data governance council through close collaboration with business stakeholders to define critical data elements, establish data quality standards, and drive cross-functional alignment on key metrics and performance indicators. This individual will also be responsible for spearheading the metadata management effort encompassing selection of a data catalog tool and leading the cataloging effort.
Compensation Range: $120,000-$140,000. Benefits: Discounts; Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Insurance plus Telemedicine and Wellness Program; Company Matching 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan; Flexible Savings Accounts- Health and Dependent Care; Health Savings Account; Long-Term Disability; Voluntary Short-Term Disability; Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (with option to purchase additional coverage); Paid Parental Leave; PTO and more.
What You’ll Do:

• Build and Lead Enterprise Data Governance
  • Design and implement Cooper’s Hawk’s first formal data governance framework, policies, and processes.
  • Establish the foundational governance operating model, including roles, responsibilities, and stewardship structure.
• Partner with Business Stakeholders
  • Collaborate with stakeholders in Marketing, Operations, Finance, IT, Culinary, and Wine Club to understand data needs and align governance priorities.
  • Lead cross-functional governance forums or councils to foster alignment and accountability across departments on data assets definition and certification.
• Define Key Metrics, KPIs, and Critical Data Elements
  • Partner with business teams to identify and define enterprise KPIs, metrics, and data definitions to ensure consistency in reporting and analytics.
  • Develop and maintain a business glossary and metadata repository for shared understanding of key data assets.
• Establish and Monitor Data Quality Standards
  • Define data quality rules and measurements for core domains such as guest data, transactions, reservations, membership, and financials.
  • Implement data quality dashboards and processes for ongoing monitoring, issue resolution, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure Compliance and Secure Data Usage
  • Develop and enforce policies around data privacy, classification, and access, ensuring compliance with data security and privacy policies.
  • Work with IT and legal teams to manage data risk, support audits, and establish clear data handling protocols.
• Support Strategic Data Initiatives
  • Provide governance leadership on enterprise projects including personalization, advanced analytics, CRM integration, and loyalty/membership expansion.
  • Assist in evaluating and implementing governance and cataloging tools (e.g., Microsoft Purview, Collibra, Alation).

Loaves and Fishes is hiring for a Procurement Manager. The Procurement Manager will lead their efforts focused on sourcing low-cost and no-cost healthy food and operational supplies. The Procurement Manager will play a pivotal role in developing and executing strategies to optimize food procurement processes, drive cost savings, and secure donations essential for their mission of combating hunger and food insecurity in the community. Compensation commensurate with education and experience, starting at $70,000 A generous benefit package is offered, including the opportunity for one remote day per week. Schedule – Monday through Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm.
Responsibilities:

• Lead identification, evaluation, onboarding, and relationship management of food vendors, wholesalers, warehouses, and community partners offering low-cost or donated food. Serve as the primary contact for donation inquiries via email and phone.
• Negotiate favorable terms (discounts, bulk pricing, donations) and leverage government programs, grants, and community resources to maximize procurement efficiency and purchasing power.
• Develop and implement strategies to source healthy, culturally diverse, and locally grown or surplus food donations from businesses, restaurants, and manufacturers, supporting both cost savings and sustainability.
• Develop and manage procurement budgets, forecast spending, and track expenses by vendor and category to identify opportunities for cost reduction and resource optimization.
• Collaborate with NIFB, food pantries, food banks, and government agencies to ensure consistent supply, coordinate food rescue and pick-up activities, and strengthen collective impact.
• Oversee inventory and allocations within the Food Distribution Hub, maintaining optimal working capital levels (days on hand).
• Provide exemplary customer service to attract, retain, and grow vendor and donor relationships.

Village of Hinsdale is seeking a Building Official/Plan Reviewer to join their team. The Building Official/Plan Reviewer is responsible for reviewing, approving and issuing permits for construction. Interacts with residents, architects, and contractors regarding compliance with applicable codes and review and approval of building plans. The position is also responsible for applications of code interpretations. The position works under the general direction of the Community Development Director.
The Building Official/Plan Reviewer serves as the Village’s primary authority having jurisdiction for the administration and enforcement of adopted building, fire, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, property maintenance, and related municipal codes, and coordinates closely with the Community Development Director on departmental operations, policy implementation, and strategic initiatives.
Salary range for this position is $83,006 – $126,254. The Village offers an excellent benefits package including IMRF, health, dental, life and vision insurance, generous paid leave, optional 457 plans, optional flexible spending plans and a Post-Employment Health Plan (PEHP).
Some responsibilities are the following:

• Examines plans, blueprints and specifications of residential and commercial developments to ensure compliance with building codes and ordinances including building, fire, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and property maintenance codes, as adopted by the Village.
• Supervises third party plan reviewing firm. Answers questions regarding plans to be reviewed and reviews work completed by firm.
• Prepares comments for applicants regarding plans submitted. Requests additional information and details to assist in making decisions and approving submitted plans.
• Answer questions from architects, engineers, developers, contractors, realtors and residents regarding applicable zoning and municipal codes.
• Meets with developers, architects, engineers for preliminary plan review or to explain why submitted plans do not meet code requirements.
• Serves as the Village’s Building Commissioner and a primary code enforcement authority.
• Meets with Building Inspector(s) and/or Code Enforcement Officer in the field to resolve problems or clarify code interpretations. Serves as the first level of appeal regarding Building Inspector and/or Code Enforcement Officer decisions and/or enforcement action.
• Issues stop-work orders and enforcement actions for work performed without permits or not in compliance with approved plans, codes, or ordinances.
• Oversees and may perform building inspections as required, including inspections of structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, and inspections required for issuance of Certificates of Occupancy and Temporary Certificates of Occupancy.
• Oversees and administers the occupancy process, including final approvals, issuance of Certificates of Occupancy, and coordination of required inspections.

Factory Plaza is hiring:
Factory Plaza is looking for a candidate to work in a cabinet factory. Full-time position operating a CNC machine and edge bender. $25/hour or more depending on experience and skill level. English language skills and experience are required. The job is located in Bensenville. Work hours: Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
Paid holidays, vacation time, health and dental insurance are included. Please apply in person between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM at:
429 S Evergreen St
Bensenville, IL 60106