Prep Cook Jobs in Naperville, IL

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There are currently 195 Prep Cook jobs in Naperville, IL hiring this May 2026. These openings are a great way to earn income, gain experience, and work at a location close to you.

If you want to work as a Prep Cook, local opportunities make it easy to get started, whether you're experienced or new to the job.

Why Choose a Prep Cook Job in Your Area

Working as a Prep Cook in Naperville offers many benefits:

  • Convenient location - work near your home or in your neighborhood
  • Fast hiring process - many employers are hiring now
  • No degree required - learn while you work
  • Flexible scheduling - choose shifts that fit your lifestyle
  • Valuable experience - build skills to grow your career

You can apply to Prep Cook positions close to you, whether in restaurants, hotels, or catering services. Some jobs require prior experience, but many are entry-level and provide training.

If you’re looking for Prep Cook work in your area, Prep Cook jobs close to you, or local Prep Cook openings with no experience required, there are real opportunities available.

What Employers Look for in a Prep Cook

Every workplace is different, but most employers want someone who:

  • Arrives on time
  • Communicates clearly
  • Works well with others
  • Follows instructions and stays focused
  • Learns quickly on the job

Depending on the business, Prep Cook duties may include food preparation, assisting kitchen staff, maintaining cleanliness, or managing orders.

How to Apply for Prep Cook Jobs Near You in Naperville, IL

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  1. Browse the 195 Prep Cook jobs in your area listed on this page
  2. Choose the ones that match your skills or availability
  3. Click apply - you'll need to create an account, which only takes a minute

These are real local jobs available now. If you’re ready to start, apply today.

Top Paying Prep Cook Jobs in Naperville, IL

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Prep Cook

at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants
Naperville, IL, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $21.00

From $15.00 to $21.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

dining discount

dining discount

Retail wine discount

Retail wine discount

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

telehealth

telehealth

401K with company match

401K with company match

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

early pay access

early pay access

Wellness Support

Wellness Support

mental health support

mental health support

Wine and Culinary Education

Wine and Culinary Education

career growth

career growth

Team member rewards

Team member rewards

Milestone recognition

Milestone recognition

Referral bonuses

Referral bonuses

Prep Cook

at Whole Foods
Naperville, IL, USA|Onsite
From $14.25 to $18.00

From $14.25 to $18.00

Hourly

Hourly

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

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Store discount

Store discount

Financial Wellness Program

Financial Wellness Program

Wellness Support

Wellness Support

Training and Development

Training and Development

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Prep Cook

at Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
Westmont, IL, USA|
From $7.25 to $30.00

From $7.25 to $30.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Great earning potential

Great earning potential

Advancement opportunities

Advancement opportunities

training program

training program

dynamic work environment

dynamic work environment

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Prep Cook

at Arbys
Berwyn, IL, USA|
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

Meal allowance

Meal allowance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Prep Cook

at Seasons
Berwyn, IL, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $20.50

From $15.00 to $20.50

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

competitive salary

competitive salary

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

health benefits

health benefits

wealth benefits

wealth benefits

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Prep Cook

at Fry The Coop
Berwyn, IL, USA|
Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Meal Allowances

Meal Allowances

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Prep Cook

at Aramark
Berwyn, IL, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

paid leave

paid leave

employee support resources

employee support resources

Training and development programs

Training and development programs

Prep Cook

at Olive Garden
Melrose Park, IL, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $19.00

From $15.00 to $19.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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

Banquet Prep Cook

at Davidson Hospitality
Naperville, IL, USA|Onsite
Exact $21.00

Exact $21.00

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 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

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

Catering Prep Cook

at Jarabe Mexican Street Food
Berwyn, IL, USA|Onsite
From $20.00 to $23.00

From $20.00 to $23.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

opportunities for overtime

opportunities for overtime

Professional Development

Professional Development

team environment

team environment

Cold Prep Cook

at Advocate Aurora Health
Berwyn, IL, USA|
From $19.80 to $29.70

From $19.80 to $29.70

Hourly

Hourly

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Uniform allowance

Uniform allowance

meal discounts

meal discounts

Line/Prep Cook (Weekends)

at Ted's Montana Grill
Naperville, IL, USA|Onsite
From $14.75 to $18.25

From $14.75 to $18.25

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

medical benefits

medical benefits

401k plan with matching

401k plan with matching

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas

closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas

Work in a scratch kitchen

Work in a scratch kitchen

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

Prep Cook

at Monarch Landing
Naperville, IL, USA|Onsite
Exact $18.00

Exact $18.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Salary

Salary

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Discounted meals

Discounted meals

parking garage

parking garage

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

resident-run employee appreciation program

resident-run employee appreciation program

Fun, Engaging Work Environment

Fun, Engaging Work Environment

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

at Chuck E. Cheese
Berwyn, IL, USA|Onsite
From $16.60 to $17.60

From $16.60 to $17.60

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Referral program

Referral program

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Prep Cook / Line Cook

at NANDO'S
Naperville, 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 health benefits

Telehealth mental health 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
Naperville, 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 during shift

free meal during shift

Telehealth medical benefits

Telehealth medical benefits

Telehealth mental benefits

Telehealth mental benefits

PTO after 1 year

PTO after 1 year

sick and safe leave immediately

sick and safe leave immediately

401k plan

401k plan

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

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