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Cook at Panda Express

Joliet, IL, USA|Onsite
From $18.50 to $21.50

From $18.50 to $21.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

health care flexible spending account

health care flexible spending account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

401K with company match

401K with company match

vacation

vacation

sick leave

sick leave

Bereavement leave

Bereavement leave

leave share program

leave share program

associate discounts

associate discounts

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Career and leadership development

Career and leadership development

Paid training

Paid training

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Great pay

Great pay

Free Meals

Free Meals

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance

Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance

Cancer income protection insurance

Cancer income protection insurance

Cook at Sodexo

Bolingbrook, IL, USA|Onsite
Exact $23.50

Exact $23.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Flexible work environment

Flexible work environment

ongoing training and development

ongoing training and development

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

401k Retirement Plan

Cook at Silver Cross Hospital

Joliet, IL, USA|
From $16.66 to $19.99

From $16.66 to $19.99

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Wellness Program

Wellness Program

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

401(k) matching

401(k) matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible spending account

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Life insurance

Line Cook at Seasons

Joliet, IL, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $21.25

From $15.00 to $21.25

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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 Do-Rite

Joliet, IL, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $29.00

From $15.00 to $29.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Cook at Five Star Parks and Attractions

Joliet, IL, USA|Onsite
From $17.00 to $23.00

From $17.00 to $23.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

prescription drug coverage

prescription drug coverage

Health savings account

Health savings account

Supplemental Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

voluntary life insurance

voluntary life insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance

company-paid long-term disability insurance

company-paid long-term disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Line Cook at Ruth's Chris

Naperville, IL, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $21.25

From $15.00 to $21.25

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Referral program

Referral program

Line Cook at Olive Garden

Joliet, IL, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $19.75

From $15.00 to $19.75

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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

Cook - Registry/PRN at Silver Cross Hospital

Joliet, IL, USA|Onsite
Exact $20.00

Exact $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Temporary

Temporary

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Wellness Program

Wellness Program

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

401(k) matching

401(k) matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible spending account

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Life insurance

Prep Cook / Line Cook at NANDO'S

Naperville, 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)

Competitive base wage

Competitive base wage

Tips

Tips

free meal

free meal

Telehealth medical benefits

Telehealth medical benefits

Telehealth mental health benefits

Telehealth mental health benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Sick and Safe Leave

Sick and Safe Leave

401k plan

401k plan

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Line Cook/Prep Cook at Star Cinema Grill

Bolingbrook, IL, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

pharmacy discounts

pharmacy discounts

Restaurant Discounts

Restaurant Discounts

entertainment discounts

entertainment discounts

Gym membership discounts

Gym membership discounts

Electronics discounts

Electronics discounts

Travel Discounts

Travel Discounts

free movies at Star Cinema Grill

free movies at Star Cinema Grill

medical benefits

medical benefits

Dental benefits

Dental benefits

vision benefits

vision benefits

401k retirement savings program

401k retirement savings program

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

Prep Cook / Line Cook at NANDO'S

Naperville, 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)

Competitive base wage

Competitive base wage

Tips

Tips

free meal during shift

free meal during shift

Telehealth medical benefits

Telehealth medical benefits

Telehealth mental benefits

Telehealth mental benefits

PTO after 1 year

PTO after 1 year

sick and safe leave immediately

sick and safe leave immediately

401k plan

401k plan

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Line Cook at LongHorn Steakhouse

Naperville, IL, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $19.75

From $15.00 to $19.75

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

competitive pay

competitive pay

shift meals

shift meals

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

holiday closures

holiday closures

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

Prep Cook at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants

Naperville, IL, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $21.00

From $15.00 to $21.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

dining discount

dining discount

Retail wine discount

Retail wine discount

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 schedules

flexible schedules

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

career growth

Team member rewards

Team member rewards

Milestone recognition

Milestone recognition

Referral bonuses

Referral bonuses

Prep Cook at Whole Foods

Naperville, IL, USA|Onsite
From $14.25 to $18.00

From $14.25 to $18.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Store discount

Store discount

Financial Wellness Program

Financial Wellness Program

Wellness Support

Wellness Support

Training and Development

Training and Development

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Line Cook at Olive Garden

Bolingbrook, IL, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $19.75

From $15.00 to $19.75

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

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) Plan

401(k) Plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Cook / Prep at Honey Jam Cafe

Bolingbrook, IL, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Daytime schedule

Daytime schedule

No night shifts

No night shifts

Excellent training

Excellent training

Opportunities to Advance

Opportunities to Advance

casual work atmosphere

casual work atmosphere

Locally owned company

Locally owned company

Line Cook at Olive Garden

Bolingbrook, IL, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $19.75

From $15.00 to $19.75

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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 LongHorn Steakhouse

Bolingbrook, IL, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $19.75

From $15.00 to $19.75

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

shift meals

shift meals

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

Schedule flexibility

Schedule flexibility

holidays off

holidays off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

FT Line Cook at Davidson Hospitality

Naperville, IL, USA|Onsite
From $16.25 to $20.25

From $16.25 to $20.25

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage

Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage

dental coverage

dental coverage

vision coverage

vision coverage

24/7 Teledoc service

24/7 Teledoc service

free maintenance medications

free maintenance medications

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

hotel discounts

hotel discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401k Match

401k Match

Kitchen Associate (Line Cook) at Heinens Inc

Naperville, IL, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $22.00

From $15.00 to $22.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

pharmacy coverage

pharmacy coverage

Flexible spending account

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Health savings account

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Life insurance

short-term disability insurance

short-term disability insurance

long-term disability insurance

long-term disability insurance

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Biweekly scheduling

Biweekly scheduling

closed on major holidays

closed on major holidays

Professional Development

Professional Development

Leadership development

Leadership development

Associate assistance program

Associate assistance program

Family leave

Family leave

Parental leave

Parental leave

Personal Leave

Personal Leave

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Pizza Cook at Rosati's Pizza - Plainfield

Bolingbrook, IL, USA|Onsite
Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Competitive Hourly Wages

Competitive Hourly Wages

Friendly team-oriented environment

Friendly team-oriented environment

excellent growth opportunities

excellent growth opportunities

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member at CEC Entertainment

Joliet, IL, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $16.50

From $15.00 to $16.50

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Referral program

Referral program

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Prepared Meals and Rotisserie Chicken Associate at Sam's Club

Montgomery, IL, USA|Onsite
From $18.00 to $26.00

From $18.00 to $26.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

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)

401(k)

stock purchase plan

stock purchase plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member at Chuck E. Cheese

Naperville, IL, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $16.50

From $15.00 to $16.50

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

scholarships

scholarships

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member at CEC Entertainment

Bolingbrook, IL, USA|Onsite
Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Referral program

Referral program

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member at CEC Entertainment

Naperville, IL, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $16.50

From $15.00 to $16.50

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Referral program

Referral program

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Food Prep Worker - The Morton Arboretum at Aramark

Naperville, IL, USA|
From $18.00 to $20.00

From $18.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Coverage

Disability Coverage

Prepared Foods Venue Production Team Member (Deli / Culinary Prep) - Part Time at Whole Foods

Naperville, IL, USA|Onsite
From $17.00 to $25.40

From $17.00 to $25.40

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Store discount

Store discount

financial wellness programs

financial wellness programs

Health and wellness support

Health and wellness support

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

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Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $18.50 - $21.50
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

flexible schedules
Great pay
Free Meals
Medical insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance
Cancer income protection insurance
health care flexible spending account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
401K with company match
vacation
sick leave
Bereavement leave
leave share program
associate discounts
Referral Bonus
Career and leadership development
Paid training

Job Description

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc., founded in 1983 in Glendale, California, is the largest family-owned American Chinese restaurant concept in the United States. With nearly 2,800 locations worldwide, they have built a strong reputation for delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences while fostering a work environment that attracts and nurtures passionate, talented individuals. The company prides itself on its strong family values and its commitment to positively impacting both its team members and the communities it serves. Panda Restaurant Group emphasizes inclusion and equal opportunity, ensuring a supportive workplace where all employees can thrive regardless of their background or personal characteristics.
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Job Requirements

  • Some high school education
  • Local/municipal food handler certification acquired at applicant’s own expense
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to stand for up to four hours
  • Ability to reach across countertops measured at 36 inches
  • Ability to work in hot, noisy, and restricted workspaces
  • Effective verbal communication skills
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage conflicts

Job Qualifications

  • Some high school education
  • Prefer some operations experience
  • Understanding of food safety practices
  • Ability to use kitchen equipment including Chinese cook knives
  • Effective verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong teamwork and leadership abilities

Job Duties

  • Supporting in creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for guests
  • Preparing all dishes to meet company recipes and standards
  • Guiding kitchen team and assisting with their training
  • Performing all back of house responsibilities
  • Ensuring adherence to food safety and local/municipal health regulations
  • Maintaining cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace
  • Managing equipment and inventory as needed

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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Posted 1 month ago

Cook at Panda Express

Joliet, IL, USA|Onsite
From $18.50 to $21.50

From $18.50 to $21.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

health care flexible spending account

health care flexible spending account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

401K with company match

401K with company match

vacation

vacation

sick leave

sick leave

Bereavement leave

Bereavement leave

leave share program

leave share program

associate discounts

associate discounts

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Career and leadership development

Career and leadership development

Paid training

Paid training

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Great pay

Great pay

Free Meals

Free Meals

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance

Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance

Cancer income protection insurance

Cancer income protection insurance

Posted 1 month ago

Cook at Sodexo

Bolingbrook, IL, USA|Onsite
Exact $23.50

Exact $23.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Flexible work environment

Flexible work environment

ongoing training and development

ongoing training and development

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

401k Retirement Plan

Posted 1 month ago

Cook at Silver Cross Hospital

Joliet, IL, USA|
From $16.66 to $19.99

From $16.66 to $19.99

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Wellness Program

Wellness Program

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

401(k) matching

401(k) matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible spending account

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Life insurance

Posted 1 month ago

Line Cook at Seasons

Joliet, IL, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $21.25

From $15.00 to $21.25

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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

Posted 23 days ago

Cook at Do-Rite

Joliet, IL, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $29.00

From $15.00 to $29.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Posted 1 month ago

Cook at Five Star Parks and Attractions

Joliet, IL, USA|Onsite
From $17.00 to $23.00

From $17.00 to $23.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

prescription drug coverage

prescription drug coverage

Health savings account

Health savings account

Supplemental Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

voluntary life insurance

voluntary life insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance

company-paid long-term disability insurance

company-paid long-term disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Posted 2 months ago

Line Cook at Ruth's Chris

Naperville, IL, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $21.25

From $15.00 to $21.25

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Referral program

Referral program

Posted 1 month ago

Line Cook at Olive Garden

Joliet, IL, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $19.75

From $15.00 to $19.75

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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

Posted 1 month ago

Cook - Registry/PRN at Silver Cross Hospital

Joliet, IL, USA|Onsite
Exact $20.00

Exact $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Temporary

Temporary

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Wellness Program

Wellness Program

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

401(k) matching

401(k) matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible spending account

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Life insurance

Posted 13 days ago

Prep Cook / Line Cook at NANDO'S

Naperville, 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)

Competitive base wage

Competitive base wage

Tips

Tips

free meal

free meal

Telehealth medical benefits

Telehealth medical benefits

Telehealth mental health benefits

Telehealth mental health benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Sick and Safe Leave

Sick and Safe Leave

401k plan

401k plan

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Posted 1 month ago

Line Cook/Prep Cook at Star Cinema Grill

Bolingbrook, IL, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

pharmacy discounts

pharmacy discounts

Restaurant Discounts

Restaurant Discounts

entertainment discounts

entertainment discounts

Gym membership discounts

Gym membership discounts

Electronics discounts

Electronics discounts

Travel Discounts

Travel Discounts

free movies at Star Cinema Grill

free movies at Star Cinema Grill

medical benefits

medical benefits

Dental benefits

Dental benefits

vision benefits

vision benefits

401k retirement savings program

401k retirement savings program

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

Posted 3 months ago

Prep Cook / Line Cook at NANDO'S

Naperville, 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)

Competitive base wage

Competitive base wage

Tips

Tips

free meal during shift

free meal during shift

Telehealth medical benefits

Telehealth medical benefits

Telehealth mental benefits

Telehealth mental benefits

PTO after 1 year

PTO after 1 year

sick and safe leave immediately

sick and safe leave immediately

401k plan

401k plan

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Posted 6 days ago

Line Cook at LongHorn Steakhouse

Naperville, IL, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $19.75

From $15.00 to $19.75

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

competitive pay

competitive pay

shift meals

shift meals

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

holiday closures

holiday closures

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

Posted 7 days ago

Prep Cook at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants

Naperville, IL, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $21.00

From $15.00 to $21.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

dining discount

dining discount

Retail wine discount

Retail wine discount

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 schedules

flexible schedules

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

career growth

Team member rewards

Team member rewards

Milestone recognition

Milestone recognition

Referral bonuses

Referral bonuses

Posted 11 days ago

Prep Cook at Whole Foods

Naperville, IL, USA|Onsite
From $14.25 to $18.00

From $14.25 to $18.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Store discount

Store discount

Financial Wellness Program

Financial Wellness Program

Wellness Support

Wellness Support

Training and Development

Training and Development

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Posted 1 month ago

Line Cook at Olive Garden

Bolingbrook, IL, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $19.75

From $15.00 to $19.75

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

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) Plan

401(k) Plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Posted 2 months ago

Cook / Prep at Honey Jam Cafe

Bolingbrook, IL, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Daytime schedule

Daytime schedule

No night shifts

No night shifts

Excellent training

Excellent training

Opportunities to Advance

Opportunities to Advance

casual work atmosphere

casual work atmosphere

Locally owned company

Locally owned company

Posted 2 months ago

Line Cook at Olive Garden

Bolingbrook, IL, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $19.75

From $15.00 to $19.75

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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

Posted 2 months ago

Line Cook at LongHorn Steakhouse

Bolingbrook, IL, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $19.75

From $15.00 to $19.75

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

shift meals

shift meals

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

Schedule flexibility

Schedule flexibility

holidays off

holidays off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Posted 15 days ago

FT Line Cook at Davidson Hospitality

Naperville, IL, USA|Onsite
From $16.25 to $20.25

From $16.25 to $20.25

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage

Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage

dental coverage

dental coverage

vision coverage

vision coverage

24/7 Teledoc service

24/7 Teledoc service

free maintenance medications

free maintenance medications

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

hotel discounts

hotel discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401k Match

401k Match

Posted 1 month ago

Kitchen Associate (Line Cook) at Heinens Inc

Naperville, IL, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $22.00

From $15.00 to $22.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

pharmacy coverage

pharmacy coverage

Flexible spending account

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Health savings account

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Life insurance

short-term disability insurance

short-term disability insurance

long-term disability insurance

long-term disability insurance

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Biweekly scheduling

Biweekly scheduling

closed on major holidays

closed on major holidays

Professional Development

Professional Development

Leadership development

Leadership development

Associate assistance program

Associate assistance program

Family leave

Family leave

Parental leave

Parental leave

Personal Leave

Personal Leave

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Posted 1 month ago

Pizza Cook at Rosati's Pizza - Plainfield

Bolingbrook, IL, USA|Onsite
Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Competitive Hourly Wages

Competitive Hourly Wages

Friendly team-oriented environment

Friendly team-oriented environment

excellent growth opportunities

excellent growth opportunities

Posted 1 month ago

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member at CEC Entertainment

Joliet, IL, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $16.50

From $15.00 to $16.50

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Referral program

Referral program

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Posted 14 days ago

Prepared Meals and Rotisserie Chicken Associate at Sam's Club

Montgomery, IL, USA|Onsite
From $18.00 to $26.00

From $18.00 to $26.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

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)

401(k)

stock purchase plan

stock purchase plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Posted 2 days ago

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member at Chuck E. Cheese

Naperville, IL, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $16.50

From $15.00 to $16.50

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

scholarships

scholarships

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

Posted 1 month ago

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member at CEC Entertainment

Bolingbrook, IL, USA|Onsite
Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Referral program

Referral program

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Posted 1 month ago

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member at CEC Entertainment

Naperville, IL, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $16.50

From $15.00 to $16.50

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Referral program

Referral program

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Posted 6 days ago

Food Prep Worker - The Morton Arboretum at Aramark

Naperville, IL, USA|
From $18.00 to $20.00

From $18.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Coverage

Disability Coverage

Posted 10 days ago

Prepared Foods Venue Production Team Member (Deli / Culinary Prep) - Part Time at Whole Foods

Naperville, IL, USA|Onsite
From $17.00 to $25.40

From $17.00 to $25.40

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Store discount

Store discount

financial wellness programs

financial wellness programs

Health and wellness support

Health and wellness support

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

29 Entry Level Cook Jobs in Joliet, IL - April 2026

Browse 29 entry level Cook jobs in Joliet, IL. Entry level roles in bars, restaurants, hotels, and venues. Many employers hire first time workers and provide on the job training.

Hiring Demand for Entry Level Cook Jobs in Joliet, IL

Employers in Joliet, IL are actively hiring entry level Cook staff to cover daily service and peak hours.

Recent Entry Level 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.

Entry Level Cook Salary in Joliet, IL

Entry level Cook pay in Joliet, IL typically ranges from $31,200 per year to $44,700 per year, with average earnings near $39,500 per year or $19 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $31,200 per year
  • Average wage: $39,500 per year or $19 per hour
  • Highest wage: $44,700 per year

How To Apply for Entry Level job

Apply online for entry level Cook roles in Joliet, IL using OysterLink. Use filters to narrow your search:

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Many listings support quick apply with a simple application flow.

Why Entry Level Cook Jobs Are Common in Joliet, IL

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Joliet, IL create steady demand for entry level Cook positions. Employers often train on site to keep bars, restaurants, and hotels fully staffed.

Top Employers Hiring Entry Level Cook Roles

Frequent employers hiring entry level Cook roles in Joliet, IL include:

  • Panda Express
  • Seasons

Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Joliet, IL

Many entry level Cook jobs in Joliet, IL offer Career advancement opportunities, vacation, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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