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Cook at Cracker Barrel

Naperville, IL, USA|Onsite
From $15.50 to $17.75

From $15.50 to $17.75

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

401k plan with company match

401k plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Cook at Lifespace Communities

Bolingbrook, IL, USA|Onsite
From $20.13 to $27.71

From $20.13 to $27.71

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

No experience required

No experience required

Cook at Silver Cross Hospital

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

From $16.66 to $19.99

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

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 at Olive Garden

Naperville, IL, USA|
From $15.00 to $19.00

From $15.00 to $19.00

Hourly

Hourly

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 opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Line Cook at Yard House

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

From $15.00 to $19.75

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

competitive pay

competitive pay

Flexible work schedules

Flexible work schedules

sick pay

sick pay

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

health benefits

health benefits

well-being benefits

well-being benefits

Assistant Cook - Part Time ( West Campus) at Joliet Township High School District

Joliet, IL, USA|Onsite
No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Meal allowance

Meal allowance

Grill Cook (Front or Back Grill) at NANDO'S

Naperville, IL, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

No experience required

No experience required

Competitive base wage

Competitive base wage

Tips

Tips

free meal

free meal

Free telehealth medical and mental benefits

Free telehealth medical and mental 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

Giordano's Pizza Cook at VPC Pizza Operating Corp

Naperville, IL, USA|Onsite
From $17.00 to $19.00

From $17.00 to $19.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

No experience required

No experience required

Paid training

Paid training

competitive pay

competitive pay

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

fun work environment

fun work environment

Trivia Host in Plainfield IL - Immediate Hire! at Sporcle

Plainfield, IL, USA|Onsite
Up to $20.00

Up to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

No experience required

No experience required

401(k)

401(k)

Kitchen Prep at Chick-fil-A

Naperville, IL, USA|Onsite
Up to $17.00

Up to $17.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

employee discount

employee discount

Paid training

Paid training

competitive pay

competitive pay

Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarship Opportunities

fun work environment

fun work environment

Kitchen Team at Panda Express

Bolingbrook, IL, USA|Onsite
From $17.00 to $20.00

From $17.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

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

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

Paid training

Paid training

Career Development

Career Development

Leadership development

Leadership development

Opportunities for management growth

Opportunities for management growth

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $15.50 - $17.75
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program
401k plan with company match
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Employee Discounts

Job Description

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is a cherished restaurant and retail company that originated in 1969, recognized nationwide for its uniquely welcoming atmosphere. The company has built a strong reputation for combining Southern hospitality with comfort food, offering more than just a meal - it's a place where people gather to reconnect and feel at home. With over 70,000 team members across the country, Cracker Barrel fosters a culture that honors its roots while providing a modern and inclusive work environment. It stands as a beacon of community, known for its delicious food, exceptional service, and a warm, inviting setting... Show More

Job Requirements

  • high school diploma or equivalent
  • ability to stand for long periods
  • capability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • willingness to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
  • ability to follow instructions and safety protocols
  • physical ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Job Qualifications

  • ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • strong teamwork and communication skills
  • positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • basic knowledge of kitchen safety and hygiene
  • previous experience in food preparation preferred but not required
  • high school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job Duties

  • prepare ingredients for cooking
  • cook and plate meals according to company standards
  • maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen station
  • follow food safety and sanitation guidelines
  • work efficiently in a fast-paced team environment
  • assist with inventory and stock management
  • support team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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Posted 2 days ago

Cook at Cracker Barrel

Naperville, IL, USA|Onsite
From $15.50 to $17.75

From $15.50 to $17.75

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

401k plan with company match

401k plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Posted 1 month ago

Cook at Lifespace Communities

Bolingbrook, IL, USA|Onsite
From $20.13 to $27.71

From $20.13 to $27.71

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

No experience required

No experience required

Posted 1 month ago

Cook at Silver Cross Hospital

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

From $16.66 to $19.99

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

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 at Olive Garden

Naperville, IL, USA|
From $15.00 to $19.00

From $15.00 to $19.00

Hourly

Hourly

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 opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Posted 16 days ago

Line Cook at Yard House

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

From $15.00 to $19.75

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

competitive pay

competitive pay

Flexible work schedules

Flexible work schedules

sick pay

sick pay

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

health benefits

health benefits

well-being benefits

well-being benefits

Posted 2 months ago

Assistant Cook - Part Time ( West Campus) at Joliet Township High School District

Joliet, IL, USA|Onsite
No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Meal allowance

Meal allowance

Posted 3 months ago

Grill Cook (Front or Back Grill) at NANDO'S

Naperville, IL, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

No experience required

No experience required

Competitive base wage

Competitive base wage

Tips

Tips

free meal

free meal

Free telehealth medical and mental benefits

Free telehealth medical and mental 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 13 days ago

Giordano's Pizza Cook at VPC Pizza Operating Corp

Naperville, IL, USA|Onsite
From $17.00 to $19.00

From $17.00 to $19.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

No experience required

No experience required

Paid training

Paid training

competitive pay

competitive pay

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

fun work environment

fun work environment

Posted 2 months ago

Trivia Host in Plainfield IL - Immediate Hire! at Sporcle

Plainfield, IL, USA|Onsite
Up to $20.00

Up to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

No experience required

No experience required

401(k)

401(k)

Posted 10 days ago

Kitchen Prep at Chick-fil-A

Naperville, IL, USA|Onsite
Up to $17.00

Up to $17.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

employee discount

employee discount

Paid training

Paid training

competitive pay

competitive pay

Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarship Opportunities

fun work environment

fun work environment

Posted 1 month ago

Kitchen Team at Panda Express

Bolingbrook, IL, USA|Onsite
From $17.00 to $20.00

From $17.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

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

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

Paid training

Paid training

Career Development

Career Development

Leadership development

Leadership development

Opportunities for management growth

Opportunities for management growth

11 No Experience Cook Jobs in Joliet, IL - April 2026

Browse 11 no experience Cook jobs in Joliet, 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 Joliet, IL

Employers in Joliet, 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 Joliet, IL

No experience Cook pay in Joliet, IL typically ranges from $25,000 per year to $55,000 per year, with average earnings near $35,000 per year or $16.83 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $25,000 per year
  • Average wage: $35,000 per year or $16.83 per hour
  • Highest wage: $55,000 per year

How To Apply With No Experience

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Why No Experience Cook Jobs Are Common in Joliet, IL

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Joliet, 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

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    Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Joliet, IL

    Many no experience Cook jobs in Joliet, IL offer Paid Time Off, Employee Discounts, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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