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Cook

at RPM Seafood
Oak Park, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $16.60 - $25.00

Range $16.60 - $25.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Restaurant Discounts

Restaurant Discounts

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance

Blue Cross Blue Shield 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

at Raising Cane's
Berwyn, IL, USA|Onsite
Exact $16.00

Exact $16.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

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

short term disability

short term disability

401(k) with employer match

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discount Program

Employee Discount Program

Education Assistance

Education Assistance

Gym membership program

Gym membership program

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

Cook

at Raising Cane's
Cicero, IL, USA|Onsite
Exact $16.00

Exact $16.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

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

short term disability

short term disability

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401(k)

401(k)

Cook

at IHOP
Cicero, IL, USA|Onsite
Exact $15.00

Exact $15.00

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

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

Training and Development

Training and Development

Cook

at Sodexo
Wood Dale, IL, USA|Onsite
Exact $23.50

Exact $23.50

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Flexible work environment

Flexible work environment

Training and Development

Training and Development

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Holidays

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

401k

401k

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Relief Cook

at Resort Lifestyle Communities
Oak Park, IL, USA|Onsite

Part-time

Part-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Pay on Demand

Pay on Demand

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

supportive leadership

supportive leadership

Resort-style environment

Resort-style environment

Purpose-driven role

Purpose-driven role

Cook

at Raising Cane's
Oak Park, IL, USA|Onsite
Exact $16.00

Exact $16.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

employee discount

employee discount

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Cashier/ Line Cook

at The Wendy's Company
Schiller Park, IL, USA|Onsite

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

insurance

insurance

401k

401k

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Product discounts

Product discounts

Prep Cook

at Whole Foods
Oak Park, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $14.25 - $18.00

Range $14.25 - $18.00

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

Wellness support programs

Wellness support programs

Team member perks

Team member perks

Evening Cook

at Aramark
Berwyn, IL, USA|Onsite

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Optical insurance

Optical insurance

retirement savings plan

retirement savings plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Coverage

Disability Coverage

Pantry Cook

at California Pizza Kitchen
Schaumburg, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $15.00 - $19.00

Range $15.00 - $19.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

Flexible Shifts

Flexible Shifts

Full and Part-Time Opportunities

Full and Part-Time Opportunities

benefits

benefits

Excellent Training Program

Excellent Training Program

Unlimited Career Advancement Opportunities

Unlimited Career Advancement Opportunities

Team Member Dining Discounts

Team Member Dining Discounts

Diverse Culture

Diverse Culture

holiday closures

holiday closures

Pasta Cook

at California Pizza Kitchen
Northbrook, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $15.00 - $20.00

Range $15.00 - $20.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

Flexible Shifts

Flexible Shifts

Full and Part-Time Opportunities

Full and Part-Time Opportunities

benefits

benefits

Excellent Training Program

Excellent Training Program

Unlimited Career Advancement Opportunities

Unlimited Career Advancement Opportunities

Team Member Dining Discounts

Team Member Dining Discounts

Diverse Culture

Diverse Culture

holiday closures

holiday closures

Lead Cook

at White Lodging
Chicago, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $27.25 - $28.10

Range $27.25 - $28.10

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Leadership development

Leadership development

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Production/Cook

at Pizza Hut
Chicago, IL, USA|Onsite

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

financial rewards

financial rewards

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Training and Development

Training and Development

recognition programs

recognition programs

Team-oriented environment

Team-oriented environment

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Relief Cook

at Aramark
Cicero, IL, USA|Onsite

Temporary

Temporary

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

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 parental leave

Paid parental leave

Disability Support

Disability Support

Work-life balance assistance

Work-life balance assistance

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

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

shift meals

shift meals

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

holiday closures

holiday closures

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Team member app

Team member app

Cook

at Sodexo
Chicago, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $20.00 - $28.00

Range $20.00 - $28.00

Full-time

Full-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

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

Holidays

Holidays

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

401k plan

401k plan

discount programs

discount programs

Cook

at Sodexo
Chicago, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $22.00 - $24.00

Range $22.00 - $24.00

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Flexible work environment

Flexible work environment

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k plan

401k plan

Cook

at Raising Cane's
Skokie, IL, USA|Onsite
Exact $16.00

Exact $16.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

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

short term disability

short term disability

hospital indemnity

hospital indemnity

legal insurance

legal insurance

auto insurance

auto insurance

renters insurance

renters insurance

ID theft protection

ID theft protection

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401(k)

401(k)

Education Assistance

Education Assistance

Crew member assistance program

Crew member assistance program

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

employee discount

employee discount

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Casual Work Attire

Casual Work Attire

Cook

at Raising Cane's
Evanston, IL, USA|Onsite
Exact $16.00

Exact $16.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

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

short term disability

short term disability

401(k)

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Cook

at Lettuce Entertain You
Skokie, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $15.00 - $25.00

Range $15.00 - $25.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Restaurant Discounts

Restaurant Discounts

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance

Blue Cross Blue Shield 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)

Cashier/ Line Cook

at The Wendy's Company
Skokie, IL, USA|Onsite

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Highly competitive pay

Highly competitive pay

insurance

insurance

401k

401k

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Product discounts

Product discounts

Cashier/ Line Cook

at The Wendy's Company
Naperville, IL, USA|Onsite

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Highly competitive pay

Highly competitive pay

insurance

insurance

401k

401k

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Product discounts

Product discounts

Cold Station Cook

at The Capital Grille
Chicago, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $16.60 - $22.50

Range $16.60 - $22.50

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

weekly paycheck

weekly paycheck

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Medical Coverage

Medical Coverage

dental coverage

dental coverage

vision coverage

vision coverage

multiple insurance options

multiple insurance options

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

matching 401(k) plan

matching 401(k) plan

Cashier/ Line Cook

at The Wendy's Company
Des Plaines, IL, USA|Onsite

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Highly competitive pay

Highly competitive pay

insurance

insurance

401k

401k

Plenty of hours

Plenty of hours

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Product discounts

Product discounts

91 Entry Level Cook Jobs in Oak Park, IL - June 2026

Browse 91 entry level Cook jobs in Oak Park, 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 Oak Park, IL

Employers in Oak Park, 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 Oak Park, IL

Entry level Cook pay in Oak Park, IL typically ranges from $34,500 per year to $52,000 per year, with average earnings near $41,600 per year or $20 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $34,500 per year
  • Average wage: $41,600 per year or $20 per hour
  • Highest wage: $52,000 per year

How To Apply for Entry Level job

Apply online for entry level Cook roles in Oak Park, 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 Oak Park, IL

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Oak Park, 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 Oak Park, IL include:

  • RPM Seafood

Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Oak Park, IL

Many entry level Cook jobs in Oak Park, IL offer supportive leadership, Dental Insurance, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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