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Line Cook

at LongHorn Steakhouse
Schaumburg, 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

closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas

closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Line Cook

at LongHorn Steakhouse
Skokie, 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

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

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

Line Cook

at LongHorn Steakhouse
Des Plaines, 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)

FT Line Cook

at Hotel Lincoln
Chicago, IL, USA|Onsite
Exact $22.00

Exact $22.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage

Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

24/7 Teledoc service

24/7 Teledoc service

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

hotel discounts

hotel discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401k Match

401k Match

PM Line Cook

at Davidson Hospitality
Berwyn, IL, USA|Onsite
Exact $23.00

Exact $23.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage

Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

24/7 teladoc service

24/7 teladoc 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

Prep Cook / Line Cook

at NANDO'S
Chicago, IL, USA|
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

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 leave

sick leave

401k plan

401k plan

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Prep Cook / Line Cook

at NANDO'S
Chicago, IL, USA|
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Competitive base wage

Competitive base wage

free meal

free meal

Telehealth medical benefits

Telehealth medical benefits

Telehealth mental benefits

Telehealth 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

Prep Cook / Line Cook

at NANDO'S
Skokie, 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 and mental benefits

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

Prep Cook / Line Cook

at NANDO'S
Oak Park, 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 benefits

Telehealth mental benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

sick leave

sick leave

401k plan

401k plan

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Line Cook

at LongHorn Steakhouse
Berwyn, 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

holiday closures

holiday closures

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Team member app

Team member app

Line Cook

at Yard House
Vernon Hills, IL, USA|
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)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Flexible work schedules

Flexible work schedules

sick pay

sick pay

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

well-being benefits

well-being benefits

team environment

team environment

Slice Factory Line Cook

at Slice Factory - Berwyn
Berwyn, IL, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $18.00

From $15.00 to $18.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

bonus program

bonus program

Schedule flexibility

Schedule flexibility

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

Franchise opportunities

Franchise opportunities

Line Cook

at Paisans Pizzeria And Bar
Berwyn, IL, USA|Onsite
Exact $16.00

Exact $16.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

employee discount

employee discount

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

Paid training

Paid training

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Line Cook

at Aba - Fulton Market
Berwyn, IL, USA|Onsite
From $16.25 to $20.25

From $16.25 to $20.25

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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)

Line Cook

at Beatrix - Streeterville
Berwyn, IL, USA|Onsite
From $16.25 to $20.25

From $16.25 to $20.25

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Restaurant Discounts

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance Program focusing on mental health and wellness

Employee Assistance Program focusing on mental health and wellness

Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees

Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees

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 insurance

Accident protection insurance

critical illness insurance

critical illness insurance

Domestic Partner Benefits

Domestic Partner Benefits

401(k)

401(k)

Line Cook- American Girl Place Chicago

at Compass Group
Chicago, IL, USA|Onsite
From $21.00 to $24.00

From $21.00 to $24.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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

Line Cook at Flapjack Brewery Berwyn, IL

at Flapjack Brewery
Berwyn, IL, USA|Onsite
Part-time

Part-time

Fixed Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

3% matching simple ira

3% matching simple ira

Discounts on dining

Discounts on dining

Carry-out discounts

Carry-out discounts

Retail Discounts

Retail Discounts

Beer discounts

Beer discounts

Complimentary chef coat and hat

Complimentary chef coat and hat

training provided

training provided

Opportunities for cross-training

Opportunities for cross-training

Advancement opportunities

Advancement opportunities

LN Concerts, Line Cook - House of Blues

at Live Nation Entertainment
Chicago, IL, USA|Onsite
From $16.60 to $20.00

From $16.60 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Temporary

Temporary

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day 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

student loan reimbursement

student loan reimbursement

adoption support

adoption support

fertility support

fertility support

Free concert tickets

Free concert tickets

Cook IV, Kitchen - PM

at mcr
Des Plaines, IL, USA|Onsite
Exact $27.44

Exact $27.44

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

hotel discounts

hotel discounts

weekly pay

weekly pay

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Options

Retirement Options

Referral bonuses

Referral bonuses

career advancement

career advancement

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

89 Entry Level Line Cook Jobs in Des Plaines, IL - May 2026

Browse 89 entry level Line Cook jobs in Des Plaines, 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 Line Cook Jobs in Des Plaines, IL

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

Recent Entry Level Line Cook Openings

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

Entry Level Line Cook Salary in Des Plaines, IL

Entry level Line Cook pay in Des Plaines, IL typically ranges from $47,100 per year to $57,100 per year, with average earnings near $51,000 per year or $24.5 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $47,100 per year
  • Average wage: $51,000 per year or $24.5 per hour
  • Highest wage: $57,100 per year

How To Apply for Entry Level job

Apply online for entry level Line Cook roles in Des Plaines, 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 Line Cook Jobs Are Common in Des Plaines, IL

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

Top Employers Hiring Entry Level Line Cook Roles

Frequent employers hiring entry level Line Cook roles in Des Plaines, IL include:

  • mcr
  • Gate Gourmet

Line Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Des Plaines, IL

Many entry level Line Cook jobs in Des Plaines, IL offer Paid Time Off, Referral bonuses, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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