Chef Jobs in Oak Park, IL

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There are currently 217 Chef jobs in Oak Park, IL hiring this May 2026. These openings are a great way to earn income, gain experience, and work at a location close to you.

If you want to work as a Chef, local opportunities make it easy to get started, whether you're experienced or new to the job.

Why Choose a Chef Job in Your Area

Working as a Chef in Oak Park offers many benefits:

  • Convenient location - work near your home or in your neighborhood
  • Fast hiring process - many employers are hiring now
  • No degree required - learn while you work
  • Flexible scheduling - choose shifts that fit your lifestyle
  • Valuable experience - build skills to grow your career

You can apply to Chef positions close to you, whether in restaurants, hotels, or catering services. Some jobs require prior experience, but many are entry-level and provide training.

If you’re looking for Chef work in your area, Chef jobs close to you, or local Chef openings with no experience required, there are real opportunities available.

What Employers Look for in a Chef

Every workplace is different, but most employers want someone who:

  • Arrives on time
  • Communicates clearly
  • Works well with others
  • Follows instructions and stays focused
  • Learns quickly on the job

Depending on the business, Chef duties may include food preparation, assisting kitchen staff, maintaining cleanliness, or managing orders.

How to Apply for Chef Jobs Near You in Oak Park, IL

Applying is fast and easy:

  1. Browse the 217 Chef jobs in your area listed on this page
  2. Choose the ones that match your skills or availability
  3. Click apply - you'll need to create an account, which only takes a minute

These are real local jobs available now. If you’re ready to start, apply today.

Top Paying Chef Jobs in Oak Park, IL

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Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Oak Park, IL, USA|Onsite
No experience required

No experience required

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Intimate work environment

Intimate work environment

Opportunity to create unique comfort food experiences

Opportunity to create unique comfort food experiences

Ability to work in a relaxed atmosphere

Ability to work in a relaxed atmosphere

Direct interaction with guests

Direct interaction with guests

Creative freedom with meal preparation

Creative freedom with meal preparation

Supportive and understanding host

Supportive and understanding host

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Oak Park, IL, USA|
No experience required

No experience required

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Small group intimate setting

Small group intimate setting

Opportunity to create personalized dining experiences

Opportunity to create personalized dining experiences

Casual work environment

Casual work environment

Respect for client preferences

Respect for client preferences

Meaningful work

Meaningful work

Opportunity to connect with clients

Opportunity to connect with clients

Chef

at Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Oak Park, IL, USA|
Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

performance bonuses

performance bonuses

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Meal Allowances

Meal Allowances

Sous Chef

at LSG Group
Oak Park, IL, USA|Onsite
From $60,000.00 to $74,000.00

From $60,000.00 to $74,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

Training and Development

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Banquet Chef

at The Hong Kong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited
Oak Park, IL, USA|Onsite
From $70,000.00 to $75,000.00

From $70,000.00 to $75,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

vacation days

vacation days

Paid holiday days

Paid holiday days

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

paid leave

paid leave

Complimentary employee meals

Complimentary employee meals

Discounted parking

Discounted parking

Discounted and complimentary room nights

Discounted and complimentary room nights

Restaurant discount

Restaurant discount

Discount on spa services

Discount on spa services

Discount on spa retail

Discount on spa retail

Medical Coverage

Medical Coverage

dental coverage

dental coverage

vision coverage

vision coverage

Life insurance

Life insurance

long-term disability

long-term disability

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Executive Chef

at Mora Oak Park
Oak Park, IL, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

performance-based bonuses

performance-based bonuses

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

opportunities for career growth

opportunities for career growth

Sous Chef

at Soul & Smoke - Evanston
Chicago, IL, USA|Onsite
From $60,000.00 to $75,000.00

From $60,000.00 to $75,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Paid Personal Time Off

Paid Personal Time Off

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

AFLAC

AFLAC

retirement savings plan

retirement savings plan

Chef Instructor

at The Chopping Block
Chicago, IL, USA|Onsite
From $24.00 to $26.00

From $24.00 to $26.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive hourly wage

competitive hourly wage

Opportunity for growth

Opportunity for growth

dynamic work environment

dynamic work environment

Hands-on teaching experience

Hands-on teaching experience

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Work in a reputable culinary school

Work in a reputable culinary school

Pantry Chef

at Aramark
Berwyn, IL, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Benefits

Disability Benefits

Sous Chef

at Aramark
Cicero, IL, USA|Remote, Onsite
Internship

Internship

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Support

Disability Support

Pantry Chef

at Aramark
Cicero, IL, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Benefits

Disability Benefits

Chef Manager

at Aramark
Berwyn, IL, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Training and development programs

Training and development programs

Flexible Work Options

Flexible Work Options

Chef Manager

at Aramark
Chicago, IL, USA|Onsite
From $60,000.00 to $65,000.00

From $60,000.00 to $65,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

retirement savings plan

retirement savings plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Coverage

Disability Coverage

Executive Chef

at Golden Pipit Recruiting
Evanston, IL, USA|Onsite
From $73,000.00 to $100,600.00

From $73,000.00 to $100,600.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

performance bonuses

performance bonuses

meal discounts

meal discounts

Professional Development

Professional Development

Head Chef

at Pete's Fresh Market
Oak Park, IL, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $20.00

From $15.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

401k

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Paid lunch break

Paid lunch break

Direct Deposit

Direct Deposit

Sous Chef

at Sunrise Of Claremont
Oak Park, IL, USA|Onsite
From $25.85 to $32.35

From $25.85 to $32.35

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

retirement savings plan

retirement savings plan

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Sick Time

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

myFlexPay

myFlexPay

Discretionary bonuses

Discretionary bonuses

Sous Chef

at Brookdale
Oak Park, IL, USA|Onsite
From $21.66 to $27.08

From $21.66 to $27.08

Hourly

Hourly

Temporary

Temporary

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

Associate assistance program

Associate assistance program

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Referral program

Referral program

Sous Chef

at Janko Hospitality
Oak Park, IL, USA|Onsite
From $60,000.00 to $65,000.00

From $60,000.00 to $65,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Competitive compensation package

Competitive compensation package

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

401k with Matching

401k with Matching

hotel discounts

hotel discounts

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

full benefits package

full benefits package

Executive Chef

at Sonesta
Oak Park, IL, USA|Onsite
From $100,000.00 to $120,000.00

From $100,000.00 to $120,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health savings account

Health savings account

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) matching

401(k) matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Parental leave

Parental leave

Life insurance

Life insurance

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Sous Chef

at Brookdale Senior Living Inc.
Oak Park, IL, USA|Onsite
From $21.66 to $27.08

From $21.66 to $27.08

Hourly

Hourly

Temporary

Temporary

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Gracious hospitality and neighborliness for our residents and families

Gracious hospitality and neighborliness for our residents and families

Home-like feel and all-around comfort for residents and visiting family members

Home-like feel and all-around comfort for residents and visiting family members

Entertaining events and gatherings so our residents can find connections in groups and 1:1 settings

Entertaining events and gatherings so our residents can find connections in groups and 1:1 settings

Extensive corporate support including a robust training program

Extensive corporate support including a robust training program

Part and Full Time Benefits Eligibility

Part and Full Time Benefits Eligibility

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

Associate assistance program

Associate assistance program

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Referral program

Referral program

Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)

Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)

Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance

Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance

Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility

Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

company provided life insurance

company provided life insurance

Adoption benefit

Adoption benefit

disability (short and long term)

disability (short and long term)

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

Health savings account

Health savings account

Optional life and dependent life insurance

Optional life and dependent life insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Base pay in range will be determined by applicant’s skills and experience

Base pay in range will be determined by applicant’s skills and experience

Role is also eligible for team based bonus opportunities

Role is also eligible for team based bonus opportunities

Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program

Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program

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