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Prep Cook
at California Pizza KitchenSchaumburg, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $15.00 - $17.00
Full-time
Part-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
competitive compensation
Flexible Shifts
Full and Part-Time Opportunities
benefits
Excellent Training Program
Career advancement opportunities
Team Member Dining Discounts
holiday closures
Prep Cook
at ArbysBerwyn, IL, USA|
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Meal allowance
Retirement Plan
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: Fast-Paced Kitchen, Growth & Perks
at True Food KitchenChicago, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $30,000.00 - $40,000.00
Full-time
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
health care
Pet insurance
Dining Discounts
Flexible Shifts
opportunities for growth
Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member
at Chuck E. CheeseBerwyn, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $16.60 - $17.60
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Opportunities for advancement
flexible schedule
Referral program
Vision Insurance
Prep Cook / Line Cook
at NANDO'SChicago, IL, USA|
Full-time
Part-time
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Competitive base wage
Tips
free meal
Telehealth medical benefits
Telehealth mental health benefits
Paid Time Off
sick leave
401k plan
Opportunities for advancement
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
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Food Prep Worker - North Park University
at AramarkChicago, IL, USA|
Range $19.50 - $20.50
Hourly
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
retirement savings plan
Paid parental leave
Disability Coverage
work/life resources
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
Cook I
at SodexoChicago, IL, USA|Onsite
Exact $20.30
Part-time
Rotating Shifts
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Flexible and supportive work environment
ongoing training and development
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
401k Retirement Plan
Employee Discount Program
Free shift meals (at some locations)
Uniforms (at some locations)
Safety shoes (at some locations)
public transportation support (at some locations)
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
at Tony's Finer Foods Enterprises, LLCChicago, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $15.00 - $20.00
Part-time
Hourly
Standard Hours
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Supplemental benefits
401k plan
Paid Time Off
Competitive wages
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, 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
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. 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. CheeseSkokie, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $15.00 - $16.50
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
Medical insurance
Paid sick time
Paid vacation time
Paid holidays
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
Life insurance
Disability insurance
voluntary benefits
Legal Coverage
Student loan support
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
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
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)
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Opportunities for advancement
flexible schedule
Referral program
Vision Insurance
Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member
at Chuck E. CheeseArlington Heights, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $15.00 - $16.50
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Flexible
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Employee meal discounts
Paid Time Off
Tuition savings
scholarships
Financial relief resources
Early wage access
Employee assistance program
62 Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs in Evanston, IL - July 2026
Browse 62 entry level Prep Cook jobs in Evanston, 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 Evanston, IL
Employers in Evanston, 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 Evanston, IL
Entry level Prep Cook pay in Evanston, 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
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Why Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs Are Common in Evanston, IL
Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Evanston, 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 Evanston, IL include:
Prep Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Evanston, IL
Many entry level Prep Cook jobs in Evanston, IL offer PTO, 401k, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.
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