Food & Beverage H-2B Sponsorship Jobs in Illinois
H-2B visa sponsorship food and beverage jobs in Illinois span seasonal processing facilities, brewery and distillery operations, and large-scale food production plants across Chicago, Rockford, and the broader Midwest agricultural corridor. Major employers in the state include Kraft Heinz, Archer Daniels Midland, and numerous regional processors that regularly petition for temporary nonagricultural workers to fill production and packaging roles.
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Aramark Healthcare+ is looking for an EVS Manager to join their team at Lake Behavioral Hospital located in Waukegan, IL. The Environmental Services (EVS) Manager is responsible for developing and executing facility solutions to ensure all health and safety standards are met. Responsible for servicing and/or maintaining a physical location or site to client specifications. Leads the operations of facility accounts by ensuring areas of responsibility meet objectives and client expectations.
Compensation Data
COMPENSATION: The salary rate for this position is $55,000.00 to $65,000.00. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.
BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.
There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance to the extent that those laws apply to the opportunity.
Job Responsibilities
Leadership
- Overall ownership and accountability of operational management and financial performance of the unit
- Coach employees by creating a shared understanding about what needs to be achieved and how it is to be achieved
- Reward and recognize employees
- Identify and engage top talent and develop team members to their fullest potential within the organization
- Plan and lead team management meetings
- Ensure safety and sanitation standards in all operations.
Client Relationship
- Establish and maintain effective client and customer rapport for a mutually beneficial business relationship
- Identify client needs and communicate operational progress
- Deliver and model WEST as the foundation for delivering excellent customer service
- Facilitate and support new business and retention activities.
- Develop program (facilities, custodial, energy, grounds or maintenance) to meet client and customer demands and specifications
Financial Performance
- Build revenue and manage budget which includes cost controls with regard to labor, supply, and inventory
- Ensure the completion and maintenance of financial statements relative to the department
- Oversight and responsibility to deliver client and company financial targets
- Adopt all Aramark processes and systems, eliminate custom/manual reports
- Understand performance metrics, data, order and inventory trends; educate teams on key levers to improve margins
Productivity
- Implement and maintain GM agenda for both labor and total quality management requirements
- Create value through efficient operations, appropriate cost controls, and profit management
- Ensure consistent application of Aramark's operating standards and processes (Operational Excellence) with particular focus on efficiencies in sustainability efforts to reduce energy consumption and labor productivity standards
At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.
Qualifications
- Requires at least 3 years of experience in healthcare environmental services
- Requires up to 2 years of experience in a management or supervisory role preferred
- Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Model key leadership behaviors and ensure the highest levels of safety, quality and service excellence for employees, clients and consumers
About Aramark
Our Mission
Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.
At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Job Description
Aramark Healthcare+ is looking for an EVS Manager to join their team at Lake Behavioral Hospital located in Waukegan, IL. The Environmental Services (EVS) Manager is responsible for developing and executing facility solutions to ensure all health and safety standards are met. Responsible for servicing and/or maintaining a physical location or site to client specifications. Leads the operations of facility accounts by ensuring areas of responsibility meet objectives and client expectations.
Compensation Data
COMPENSATION: The salary rate for this position is $55,000.00 to $65,000.00. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.
BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.
There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance to the extent that those laws apply to the opportunity.
Job Responsibilities
Leadership
- Overall ownership and accountability of operational management and financial performance of the unit
- Coach employees by creating a shared understanding about what needs to be achieved and how it is to be achieved
- Reward and recognize employees
- Identify and engage top talent and develop team members to their fullest potential within the organization
- Plan and lead team management meetings
- Ensure safety and sanitation standards in all operations.
Client Relationship
- Establish and maintain effective client and customer rapport for a mutually beneficial business relationship
- Identify client needs and communicate operational progress
- Deliver and model WEST as the foundation for delivering excellent customer service
- Facilitate and support new business and retention activities.
- Develop program (facilities, custodial, energy, grounds or maintenance) to meet client and customer demands and specifications
Financial Performance
- Build revenue and manage budget which includes cost controls with regard to labor, supply, and inventory
- Ensure the completion and maintenance of financial statements relative to the department
- Oversight and responsibility to deliver client and company financial targets
- Adopt all Aramark processes and systems, eliminate custom/manual reports
- Understand performance metrics, data, order and inventory trends; educate teams on key levers to improve margins
Productivity
- Implement and maintain GM agenda for both labor and total quality management requirements
- Create value through efficient operations, appropriate cost controls, and profit management
- Ensure consistent application of Aramark's operating standards and processes (Operational Excellence) with particular focus on efficiencies in sustainability efforts to reduce energy consumption and labor productivity standards
At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.
Qualifications
- Requires at least 3 years of experience in healthcare environmental services
- Requires up to 2 years of experience in a management or supervisory role preferred
- Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Model key leadership behaviors and ensure the highest levels of safety, quality and service excellence for employees, clients and consumers
About Aramark
Our Mission
Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.
At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
H-2B Food & Beverage Job Roles in Illinois
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Search Food & Beverage Jobs in IllinoisFood & Beverage H-2B Sponsorship Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
Which food & beverage companies sponsor H-2B visas in Illinois?
Illinois-based food and beverage employers that have historically filed H-2B visa petitions include large processors and packagers concentrated around Chicago, Rockford, and the Illinois River corridor. Companies operating high-volume seasonal production lines, such as meat processing facilities, beverage bottlers, and snack food manufacturers, are among the most active filers. Sponsorship activity varies year to year depending on production cycles and available cap numbers.
Which cities in Illinois have the most food & beverage H-2B sponsorship jobs?
Chicago and its surrounding suburbs account for the highest concentration of food and beverage H-2B activity in Illinois, given the density of processing and distribution infrastructure. Rockford, Peoria, and Decatur also see consistent demand, particularly tied to grain processing, packaged goods manufacturing, and seasonal canning operations. Smaller cities along the Illinois River corridor occasionally post H-2B openings during peak production periods.
What types of food & beverage roles typically qualify for H-2B sponsorship?
H-2B sponsorship in food and beverage covers temporary nonagricultural positions, most commonly production line workers, packaging operators, food processing technicians, and sanitation crew members. To qualify, the employer must demonstrate the need is temporary and that sufficient U.S. workers are not available. Roles in quality control, machine operation, and warehouse fulfillment within beverage and packaged food facilities have also appeared in Illinois H-2B petitions.
How do I find food & beverage H-2B sponsorship jobs in Illinois?
Migrate Mate lists food and beverage H-2B sponsorship jobs in Illinois and lets you filter specifically by visa type and industry, so you are not sorting through postings from employers who do not sponsor. Because H-2B roles are seasonal and cap-dependent, checking Migrate Mate regularly during the October through April filing windows gives you the best chance of finding active Illinois openings before positions are filled.
Are there any Illinois-specific or industry-specific considerations for H-2B sponsorship in food & beverage?
Illinois employers must file a temporary labor certification with the Department of Labor before submitting an H-2B petition to USCIS, and the role must meet the prevailing wage for that occupation in the specific Illinois county where work is performed. The annual H-2B cap of 66,000 visas applies nationally, so Illinois employers often file early in the fiscal year. Food and beverage roles with a clear seasonal peak, such as harvest-driven canning or holiday production surges, tend to have stronger documentation supporting the temporary-need requirement.
What is the prevailing wage for H-2B food & beverage jobs in Illinois?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.