Part Time Jobs in Chicago, IL

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BAKERY/CAKE DECORATOR

Company: Kroger

Location: Glendale Heights, IL

Posted Jan 23, 2025

The job description involves creating a welcoming customer experience, maintaining a clean environment, assisting in sales goals, and demonstrating company values. Responsibilities include answering customer questions, offering product samples, checking product quality, decorating bakery items, and adhering to health regulations. The ideal candidate should have stress management skills, basic math knowledge, and effective communication. Benefits include healthcare coverage, flexible scheduling, emotional and financial support, associate discounts, tuition reimbursement, and growth opportunities.

DELI/COFFEE SHOP BARISTA

Company: Kroger

Location: Arlington Heights, IL

Posted Jan 23, 2025

The job description outlines responsibilities for a customer service role at Mariano's, a grocery store chain in the Chicago Metro area. Key duties include exceeding service standards, demonstrating company values, promoting initiatives, maintaining cleanliness, preparing beverages, following policies, and handling cash. The role requires working in a fast-paced environment, weekends, and overtime. Qualifications include a high school diploma, customer service experience, and passing barista certification. Mariano's, part of the Kroger family, offers comprehensive benefits including healthcare, flexible scheduling, emotional and financial support, discounts, tuition reimbursement, and growth opportunities.

MEAT/CLERK

Company: Kroger

Location: Lake Zurich, IL

Posted Jan 23, 2025

The job description involves performing general clean-up and stock work in the Meat department, providing customer service, and demonstrating the company's core values. Responsibilities include waiting on customers, maintaining cleanliness, ensuring product quality, and adhering to company policies. The ideal candidate should have effective communication skills, multi-tasking abilities, and past experience in food preparation. Mariano's, part of the Kroger family, offers comprehensive benefits including healthcare coverage, flexible scheduling, emotional and financial support, associate discounts, tuition reimbursement, and growth opportunities.

PRODUCE/CLERK

Company: Kroger

Location: Naperville, IL

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Grocery Clerk/Ruler

Company: Kroger

Location: Springfield, IL

Posted Jan 23, 2025

The job description outlines responsibilities for a Retail Clerk, emphasizing the importance of creating an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Key duties include maintaining a clean and safe environment, promoting trust and respect among team members, greeting and assisting customers, stocking and inventorying merchandise, and processing transactions efficiently. The role requires knowledge of products, adherence to food safety regulations, and maintaining a positive attitude. Qualifications include stress management, basic math skills, and completion of a cashier training program. The company, Ruler Foods, values diversity, inclusion, and safety, offering comprehensive benefits including healthcare coverage, flexible scheduling, emotional and financial support, associate discounts, tuition reimbursement, and growth opportunities.

MEAT/CLERK

Company: Kroger

Location: Ottawa, IL

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Cashier

Company: Kroger

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jan 23, 2025

STARBUCKS/BARISTA

Company: Kroger

Location: Park Ridge, IL

Posted Jan 23, 2025

FRONT END/LEAD CLERK

Company: Kroger

Location: Park Ridge, IL

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Cashier

Company: Kroger

Location: Mount Vernon, IL

Posted Jan 23, 2025

The job description outlines responsibilities for a Cashier/Checker role, emphasizing the importance of creating a positive customer experience, maintaining a clean and safe environment, and adhering to company values. Key tasks include processing transactions efficiently, handling various tenders, controlling loss, reporting discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. The role also involves reinforcing safety programs, practicing preventive maintenance, and providing excellent customer service. The company, a large grocer with over 2,800 stores, offers comprehensive benefits including healthcare coverage, flexible scheduling, emotional and financial support, associate discounts, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for growth.

STARBUCKS/BARISTA

Company: Kroger

Location: Ottawa, IL

Posted Jan 23, 2025

PRODUCE/CLERK

Company: Kroger

Location: North Riverside, IL

Posted Jan 23, 2025

This job description outlines responsibilities for a role focused on creating an outstanding customer experience. Key duties include maintaining a clean and safe environment, assisting in reaching sales and profit goals, promoting corporate brands, and ensuring customer satisfaction. The role requires effective communication, knowledge of basic math, and a current food handler's permit. Desired qualifications include comparable retail experience and a second language. Mariano's, part of the Kroger family, offers comprehensive benefits including healthcare coverage, flexible scheduling, emotional and financial support, associate discounts, tuition reimbursement, and growth opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges by seniority for part‑time tech roles?
Junior part‑time software engineer: $28–$35/hr for React/Node projects; Mid‑level: $38–$52/hr for full‑stack with CI/CD; Senior: $54–$68/hr for architecture design and mentoring. For data science, ranges are $30–$45/hr, $45–$60/hr, and $60–$75/hr respectively.
What skills and certifications boost pay for part‑time tech professionals?
Core skills: Git, Docker, CI/CD pipelines, cloud fundamentals. Certifications that boost rates: AWS Certified Developer – Associate, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Scientist Associate, CompTIA Security+ for security roles.
Is remote work common in part‑time tech jobs?
Over 80% of part‑time tech roles support full‑remote or hybrid schedules. Companies like GitHub, Automattic, and Toptal provide remote‑first infrastructure: Zoom, Slack, Jira, and GitHub for code collaboration. Flexible hour windows (e.g., 9‑6 EST) enable overlap with client time zones.
How can part‑time work lead to career progression?
Part‑time work can transition to full‑time by building a portfolio of completed projects, increasing hourly rates, and obtaining client references. Alternatively, part‑time roles can lead to senior contractor status, consulting gigs, or eventually a lead architect position if you consistently deliver high‑quality code on tight deadlines.
What industry trends affect part‑time tech roles?
The gig economy in tech is expanding through micro‑consulting and AI‑augmented task automation. Demand for niche skills—e.g., Terraform infra as code, data lake architecture, or mobile security—continues to rise. Companies prioritize part‑time talent for short‑term projects that require rapid experimentation without long‑term commitments.

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