Cook Jobs in Joliet, IL

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There are currently 22 Cook jobs in Joliet, IL hiring this September 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 Cook, local opportunities make it easy to get started, whether you're experienced or new to the job.

Why Choose a Cook Job in Your Area

Working as a Cook in Joliet 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 Cook 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 Cook work in your area, Cook jobs close to you, or local Cook openings with no experience required, there are real opportunities available.

What Employers Look for in a Cook

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, Cook duties may include food preparation, assisting kitchen staff, maintaining cleanliness, or managing orders.

How to Apply for Cook Jobs Near You in Joliet, IL

Applying is fast and easy:

  1. Browse the 22 Cook 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 Cook Jobs in Joliet, IL

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Cook

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UNC Health
Chicago, IL, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Line Cook

at
Carrabba's Italian Grill
Chicago, IL, USA|
Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k plan

401k plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Kitchen Cook

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

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health 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 assistance

Disability assistance

Pastry Cook

at
Hewn - Evanston
Des Plaines, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $18.00 - $21.00

Range $18.00 - $21.00

Full-time

Full-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Life insurance

professional growth

professional growth

Supportive culture

Supportive culture

Cook 1, Culinary - DraftKings

at
Compass Group, North America
Chicago, IL, USA|
Exact $22.06

Exact $22.06

No experience required

No experience required

Instapay

Instapay

High interest savings

High interest savings

Associate Shopping Program

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Program

Health and Wellness Program

Discount Marketplace

Discount Marketplace

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Kitchen Cook Convenience Store

at
Triangle Stop
Chicago, IL, USA|
Full-time

Full-time

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

SENIOR COOK (FULL TIME)

at
Compass Group, North America
Chicago, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $19.00 - $20.00

Range $19.00 - $20.00

Full-time

Full-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Associate Shopping Program

Associate Shopping Program

Health and wellness programs

Health and wellness programs

Discount Marketplace

Discount Marketplace

Identify Theft Protection

Identify Theft Protection

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

Cook III- The Drake Hotel

at
Hilton
Chicago, IL, USA|
Exact $27.33

Exact $27.33

Full-time

Full-time

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

Financial Security

Financial Security

Cook (M-F 5:30am - 2pm)

at
AbbVie
Chicago, IL, USA|
Hourly

Hourly

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

Short-Term Incentives

Short-Term Incentives

Flexible work schedule

Flexible work schedule

Community Health Worker, Cook County, Field

at
CVS Health
Berwyn, IL, USA|Travel
Range $18.50 - $38.82

Range $18.50 - $38.82

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

retirement savings options

retirement savings options

wellness programs

wellness programs

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Line Cook

at
Belmont Village Glenview
Berwyn, IL, USA|
Range $19.00 - $21.00

Range $19.00 - $21.00

Full-time

Full-time

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Mental health

Mental health

prescription benefits

prescription benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401(k) savings with employer match

401(k) savings with employer match

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

Life insurance

Life insurance

Pantry Cook

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

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health 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 assistance

Disability assistance

LINE COOK-OCEAN PRIME CHICAGO

at
Rusty Bucket
Chicago, IL, USA|
Range $17.00 - $26.00

Range $17.00 - $26.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

opportunities for career growth

opportunities for career growth

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

health benefits

health benefits

inclusive environment

inclusive environment

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

closed major holidays

closed major holidays

Prep Cook - Marketplace Café - Michigan Avenue

at
Nordstrom
Chicago, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $21.60 - $22.50

Range $21.60 - $22.50

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Merchandise discount

Merchandise discount

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Line Cook

at
Chicago Waffles - West Loop
Naperville, IL, USA|
Range $16.25 - $20.25

Range $16.25 - $20.25

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Uniform allowance

Uniform allowance

meal provided

meal provided

team events

team events

Production Cook ( Rotating Shifts) at Glenbrook Hospital - Endeavor Health

at
Aramark
Chicago, IL, USA|Onsite
Exact $18.50

Exact $18.50

Full-time

Full-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

work/life resources

work/life resources

retirement savings plan

retirement savings plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Disability Coverage

Disability Coverage

Pastry Chef Cook

at
Monarch Landing
Naperville, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $18.00 - $22.00

Range $18.00 - $22.00

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

Annual Raises

Annual Raises

20% discount on Edward Rose & Sons Apartments

20% discount on Edward Rose & Sons Apartments

Daily Pay

Daily Pay

complimentary meal each shift

complimentary meal each shift

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

supplemental insurance options

supplemental insurance options

Health savings account

Health savings account

Flexible spending account

Flexible spending account

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

401K Plan with employer match

401K Plan with employer match

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Referral bonuses

Referral bonuses

Pastry Cook 2

at
Hyatt
Naperville, IL, USA|Onsite
Exact $28.05

Exact $28.05

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

health benefits

health benefits

Pension Plan

Pension Plan

monthly fitness reimbursement

monthly fitness reimbursement

Qualified parking and transit program

Qualified parking and transit program

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

discounted colleague rate room nights

discounted colleague rate room nights

Complimentary Meals

Complimentary Meals

on-site bike rack

on-site bike rack

Fast Food Cook

at
Four Seasons
Skokie, IL, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement savings program

Retirement savings program

Educational and professional development opportunities

Educational and professional development opportunities

Employee engagement events

Employee engagement events

Culinary Specialist

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

Full-time

Part-time

Part-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 assistance

Disability assistance

Sous Chef

at
LSG Group
Chicago, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $60,000.00 - $74,000.00

Range $60,000.00 - $74,000.00

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Paid training

Paid training

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Entry-Level Drive-Thru & Food Prep Team Member

at
White Castle
Berwyn, IL, USA|Onsite
Exact $15.00

Exact $15.00

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

No experience required

No experience required

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Medical Plans

Medical Plans

401(k)

401(k)

scholarship initiatives

scholarship initiatives

Employee safety programs

Employee safety programs

training provided

training provided

opportunities for growth

opportunities for growth

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