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Cook

at Marriott International, Inc
Chicago, IL, USA|Remote
Exact $28.26

Exact $28.26

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

No experience required

No experience required

health care

health care

Retirement benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability Coverage

Disability Coverage

work wellness benefits

work wellness benefits

Line Cook

at Cured & Crafted | Artisan Sandwiches
Chicago, IL, USA|
Range $18.00 - $1.00

Range $18.00 - $1.00

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

No experience required

No experience required

Starting pay of 18/hour

Starting pay of 18/hour

Pooled tips

Pooled tips

merit-based pay increases

merit-based pay increases

Annual pay increases

Annual pay increases

Free Meal Every Shift

Free Meal Every Shift

Complimentary branded swag

Complimentary branded swag

Consistent part-time schedule

Consistent part-time schedule

Grill Cook

at Capriotti's Sandwich Shop
Chicago, IL, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Training and Development

Training and Development

team environment

team environment

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

competitive pay

competitive pay

Prep Cook

at Seasons Ltd
Schaumburg, IL, USA|
Range $15.00 - $20.50

Range $15.00 - $20.50

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

competitive salary

competitive salary

weekly pay

weekly pay

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

health benefits

health benefits

wealth benefits

wealth benefits

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Cook

at L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge
Skokie, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $15.00 - $25.00

Range $15.00 - $25.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Restaurant Discounts

Restaurant Discounts

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Accident protection

Accident protection

critical illness insurance

critical illness insurance

Domestic Partner Benefits

Domestic Partner Benefits

401(k)

401(k)

Cook - Registry

at Advocate Aurora Health
Cicero, IL, USA|
Range $20.80 - $31.20

Range $20.80 - $31.20

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Training and development programs

Training and development programs

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Prep Cook

at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants
Chicago, IL, USA|
Range $15.00 - $21.00

Range $15.00 - $21.00

No experience required

No experience required

dining discount

dining discount

Retail wine discount

Retail wine discount

Monthly wine tastings

Monthly wine tastings

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

telehealth

telehealth

401K with company match

401K with company match

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

early pay access

early pay access

Wellness Support

Wellness Support

mental health support

mental health support

Wine and Culinary Education

Wine and Culinary Education

Career growth plan

Career growth plan

Team member rewards

Team member rewards

Milestone recognition

Milestone recognition

Referral bonuses

Referral bonuses

Cook 1

at Four Seasons
Berwyn, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $27.16 - $28.66

Range $27.16 - $28.66

No experience required

No experience required

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

401(k) Employer Matching

401(k) Employer Matching

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Employee Meals

Employee Meals

Dry cleaning for uniforms

Dry cleaning for uniforms

Line Cook

at LongHorn Steakhouse
Berwyn, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $15.00 - $19.75

Range $15.00 - $19.75

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

competitive pay

competitive pay

shift meals

shift meals

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas

closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Team member app for shift swaps

Team member app for shift swaps

Line Cook

at PF Changs
Lombard, IL, USA|
Range $19.00 - $23.00

Range $19.00 - $23.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

competitive pay

competitive pay

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Paid on the job training

Paid on the job training

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Discounted meals

Discounted meals

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

Exclusive team member discounts

Exclusive team member discounts

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Line Cook

at PF Changs
Northbrook, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $19.00 - $23.00

Range $19.00 - $23.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

competitive pay

competitive pay

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Paid on the job training

Paid on the job training

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Discounted meals

Discounted meals

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

Exclusive team member discounts

Exclusive team member discounts

closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas

closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Line Cook

at Texas Roadhouse
Berwyn, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $15.00 - $19.00

Range $15.00 - $19.00

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

weekly pay

weekly pay

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

wellness programs

wellness programs

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

employee training

employee training

Line Cook

at Welcome Back LLC
Chicago, IL, USA|Onsite
Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Team-oriented work environment

Team-oriented work environment

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Meal Allowances

Meal Allowances

Line Cook

at THE VIG CHICAGO LLC
Chicago, IL, USA|Onsite
Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

employee training

employee training

Prep Cook

at Seasons Ltd
Berwyn, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $15.00 - $20.50

Range $15.00 - $20.50

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

competitive salary

competitive salary

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

health benefits

health benefits

wealth benefits

wealth benefits

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Line Cook

at Olive Garden
Melrose Park, IL, USA|
Range $15.00 - $19.75

Range $15.00 - $19.75

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Free Employee Meal

Free Employee Meal

weekly pay

weekly pay

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

ongoing training

ongoing training

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Management career advancement

Management career advancement

Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Arlington Heights, IL, USA|
Range $15.00 - $19.00

Range $15.00 - $19.00

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Free Employee Meal

Free Employee Meal

weekly pay

weekly pay

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

ongoing training

ongoing training

discounts

discounts

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Line Cook

at Seasons Ltd
Oak Park, IL, USA|
Range $15.00 - $21.25

Range $15.00 - $21.25

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

health benefits

health benefits

wealth benefits

wealth benefits

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Prep Cook

at Seasons Ltd
Oak Park, IL, USA|
Range $15.00 - $20.50

Range $15.00 - $20.50

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

competitive salary

competitive salary

weekly pay

weekly pay

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

health benefits

health benefits

wealth benefits

wealth benefits

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Cook/Prep

at Honey Jam Cafe
Oak Park, IL, USA|
Day Shifts

Day Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Daytime schedule

Daytime schedule

casual work atmosphere

casual work atmosphere

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Excellent training

Excellent training

Locally owned company

Locally owned company

Friendly team environment

Friendly team environment

No night shifts

No night shifts

Case Manager, Registered Nurse – Field - Cook County, IL

at CVS Health
Berwyn, IL, USA|Remote
Range $66,575.00 - $142,576.00

Range $66,575.00 - $142,576.00

Full-time

Full-time

No experience required

No experience required

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

vision coverage

vision coverage

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

retirement savings

retirement savings

wellness programs

wellness programs

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Rescue Stranded Motorists as a Roadside Tech in Cook County!

at CurbsidePRO
Cicero, IL, USA|Travel
Range $28,800.00 - $57,600.00

Range $28,800.00 - $57,600.00

No experience required

No experience required

Referral program

Referral program

Cook 1 - Hilton Chicago

at Hilton
Cicero, IL, USA|Onsite
Exact $28.26

Exact $28.26

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

No experience required

No experience required

Incredible travel perks

Incredible travel perks

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Personalized caregiving support

Personalized caregiving support

Crisis concierge

Crisis concierge

Mental Health Resources

Mental Health Resources

Generous Paid Time Off

Generous Paid Time Off

health and welfare benefits

health and welfare benefits

retirement plans

retirement plans

Prep Cook, Rate Field

at Delaware North
Chicago, IL, USA|Onsite
Exact $20.70

Exact $20.70

Part-time

Part-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

weekly pay

weekly pay

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Flexible work schedules

Flexible work schedules

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

paid vacation days

paid vacation days

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Paid parental bonding leave

Paid parental bonding leave

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional certification reimbursement

Professional certification reimbursement

Prep Cook - Evergreen Park-Chili's

at Chili's
Chicago, IL, USA|
Range $15.00 - $19.50

Range $15.00 - $19.50

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

team atmosphere

team atmosphere

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

33 No Experience Cook Jobs in Des Plaines, IL - July 2026

Browse 33 no experience Cook jobs in Des Plaines, IL. No experience roles in bars, restaurants, hotels, and venues. Many employers hire first time workers and provide on the job training.

Hiring Demand for No Experience Cook Jobs in Des Plaines, IL

Employers in Des Plaines, IL are actively hiring no experience Cook staff to cover daily service and peak hours.

Recent No Experience Cook Openings

There have been 2 new jobs for Cook positions posted in the last 10 days. Listings update regularly so you see current openings.

No Experience Cook Salary in Des Plaines, IL

No experience Cook pay in Des Plaines, IL typically ranges from $31,200 per year to $42,600 per year, with average earnings near $35,400 per year or $17 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $31,200 per year
  • Average wage: $35,400 per year or $17 per hour
  • Highest wage: $42,600 per year

How To Apply With No Experience

Apply online for no experience Cook roles in Des Plaines, IL using OysterLink. Use filters to narrow your search:

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Why No Experience Cook Jobs Are Common in Des Plaines, IL

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Des Plaines, IL create steady demand for no experience Cook positions. Employers often train on site to keep bars, restaurants, and hotels fully staffed.

Top Employers Hiring No Experience Cook Roles

Frequent employers hiring no experience Cook roles in Des Plaines, IL include:

  • Seasons Ltd

Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Des Plaines, IL

Many no experience Cook jobs in Des Plaines, IL offer weekly pay, flexible schedules, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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