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Line and Prep Cook - PR
at Shakou RestaurantsBerwyn, IL, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Rotating Shifts
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
employee discount
Meal allowance
flexible schedule
Prep Cook, Rate Field
at Delaware NorthBerwyn, IL, USA|Onsite
Exact $20.70
Part-time
Hourly
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
weekly pay
Training and development opportunities
Employee Discounts
Flexible work schedules
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
paid vacation days
Paid holidays
Paid parental bonding leave
Employee assistance program
Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement
Food Prep Associate
at AramarkBerwyn, IL, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Part-time
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Parental leave
Disability Coverage
Service Deli Cook TFM
at Tony's Finer Foods Enterprises, LLCChicago, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $15.00 - $20.03
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Supplemental benefits
401k plan with safe harbor match
competitive pay
Paid Time Off
Service Deli Cook TFM
at Tony's Finer Foods Enterprises, LLCChicago, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $15.00 - $20.03
Part-time
Hourly
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k plan
Paid Time Off
Supplemental benefits
Employee Discounts
Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member
at Chuck E. CheeseChicago, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $17.05 - $18.05
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
telemedicine
Early wage access
401(k) retirement plan
Employee meal discounts
Employee assistance program
Tuition savings
scholarships
Financial relief resources
Fixed indemnity medical coverage
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
voluntary life insurance
short-term disability benefits
Comprehensive medical coverage
Paid sick time
Paid vacation time
Paid holidays
FSA options
HSA options
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Legal Coverage
Education support
Student loan support
Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member
at Chuck E. CheeseChicago, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $16.60 - $17.60
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
telemedicine
Early wage access
401(k) retirement plan
Employee meal discounts
Employee assistance program
Tuition savings
scholarships
Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member
at Chuck E. CheeseChicago, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $16.60 - $17.60
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Employee meal discounts
Paid sick time
Paid vacation time
Paid holidays
Tuition Assistance
Early wage access
Employee assistance program
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Sandwich Cook
at Corner Bakery CafeBerwyn, IL, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Equal opportunity employer
supportive work environment
Professional growth opportunities
Consistent training on food safety
Competitive job experience
Inclusive hiring practices
Clean and organized workplace
Middle school Cook
at Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205Elmhurst, IL, USA|Onsite
Exact $17.97
Temporary
Part-time
Hourly
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Service Deli Cook TFM
at Tony's Finer Foods Enterprises, LLCBerwyn, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $16.60 - $21.94
Part-time
Hourly
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Supplemental benefits
401k plan
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Pantry Cook - Entry Level
at HyattCicero, IL, USA|Onsite
Exact $27.33
Full-time
Hourly
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Free hotel stays
discounted hotel rooms
Career development opportunities
24-hour gym access
Tortilla Clerk TFM
at Tony's Finer Foods Enterprises, LLCChicago, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $15.00 - $20.10
Part-time
Hourly
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Supplemental benefits
401k plan
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member
at Chuck E. CheeseSkokie, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $15.40 - $16.40
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan
job training
Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member
at Chuck E. CheeseBerwyn, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $15.00 - $16.50
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid sick time
Paid vacation time
Paid holidays
Tuition Assistance
Employee meal discounts
telemedicine
Employee assistance program
Early wage access
Culinary Specialist
at AramarkBerwyn, IL, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Part-time
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid Time Off
Parental leave
Disability assistance
Pantry Chef
at AramarkOak Park, IL, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Part-time
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid Time Off
Parental leave
Disability Benefits
Cook
at Raising Cane'sChicago, IL, USA|Onsite
Exact $15.50
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
short term disability
hospital indemnity
legal insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Plan
Education Assistance
Gym membership program
Employee Discount Program
Retirement planning assistance
Crew member assistance program
Pet insurance
Cook I
at SodexoChicago, IL, USA|Onsite
Exact $19.05
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Flexible work environment
ongoing training and development
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
401k plan
Employee Discount Programs
safety shoes
shift meals
Public transportation support
parking
Cook
at SodexoChicago, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $20.00 - $28.00
Full-time
Rotating Shifts
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Flexible work environment
ongoing training and development
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
401k plan
discount programs
Cook
at SodexoChicago, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $22.00 - $24.00
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Flexible work environment
Training and development opportunities
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k plan
Grill Cook (Front or Back Grill)
at NANDO'SChicago, IL, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Part-time
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Competitive base wage
FREE meal while on shift
Free telehealth medical benefits
Free telehealth mental benefits
Earn PTO
Sick and Safe Leave
401k plan
Opportunities for advancement
production savory cook I - Starbucks Reserve Kitchen
at StarbucksChicago, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $17.25 - $21.91
Full-time
Part-time
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
basic life insurance
supplemental life insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
Paid parental leave
family expansion reimbursement
Paid vacation
Sick Time
Holiday pay
401K retirement plan with employer match
company stock program
Equity program
emergency savings incentives
Tuition coverage
student loan management resources
backup care
DACA reimbursement
Relief Cook
at AramarkBerwyn, IL, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Part-time
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid Time Off
Parental leave
Work-life balance assistance
Side Cook
at AramarkBerwyn, IL, USA|Onsite
Full-time
Part-time
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Plan
Paid Time Off
Parental leave
Disability Coverage
36 Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs in Chicago, IL - August 2026
Browse 36 entry level Prep Cook jobs in Chicago, 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 Prep Cook Jobs in Chicago, IL
Employers in Chicago, IL are actively hiring entry level Prep Cook staff to cover daily service and peak hours.
Recent Entry Level Prep Cook Openings
There have been 2 new jobs for Prep Cook positions posted in the last 10 days. Listings update regularly so you see current openings.
Entry Level Prep Cook Salary in Chicago, IL
Entry level Prep Cook pay in Chicago, IL typically ranges from $30,000 per year to $42,600 per year, with average earnings near $36,500 per year or $17.6 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.
- Lowest wage: $30,000 per year
- Average wage: $36,500 per year or $17.6 per hour
- Highest wage: $42,600 per year
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Why Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs Are Common in Chicago, IL
Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Chicago, IL create steady demand for entry level Prep Cook positions. Employers often train on site to keep bars, restaurants, and hotels fully staffed.
Top Employers Hiring Entry Level Prep Cook Roles
Frequent employers hiring entry level Prep Cook roles in Chicago, IL include:
- Aramark
- Tony's Finer Foods Enterprises, LLC
- True Food Kitchen
Prep Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Chicago, IL
Many entry level Prep Cook jobs in Chicago, IL offer Disability Coverage, competitive pay, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.
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