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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 Arby's
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 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

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

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

Line Cook/Prep cook

at McAlister's Deli
Naperville, IL, USA|
From $15.00 to $18.50

From $15.00 to $18.50

Hourly

Hourly

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 allowance

Meal allowance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Line Cook/Prep Cook

at Star Cinema Grill
Bolingbrook, IL, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

pharmacy discounts

pharmacy discounts

Restaurant Discounts

Restaurant Discounts

entertainment discounts

entertainment discounts

Gym membership discounts

Gym membership discounts

Electronics discounts

Electronics discounts

Travel Discounts

Travel Discounts

free movies at Star Cinema Grill

free movies at Star Cinema Grill

medical benefits

medical benefits

Dental benefits

Dental benefits

vision benefits

vision benefits

401k retirement savings program

401k retirement savings program

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

Line Cook/Prep Cook

at Culinary Khancepts
Aurora, IL, USA|Onsite
From $13.00 to $18.00

From $13.00 to $18.00

Hourly

Hourly

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)

competitive pay

competitive pay

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

pharmacy discounts

pharmacy discounts

Restaurant Discounts

Restaurant Discounts

free movies

free movies

Potential for medical benefits

Potential for medical benefits

Potential for dental benefits

Potential for dental benefits

Potential for vision benefits

Potential for vision benefits

401k retirement savings program

401k retirement savings program

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

Food Prep Worker - The Morton Arboretum

at Aramark
Naperville, IL, USA|
From $18.00 to $20.00

From $18.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

work/life resources

work/life resources

retirement savings plan

retirement savings plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Coverage

Disability Coverage

Prepared Foods Venue Production Team Member (Deli / Culinary Prep) - Part Time

at Whole Foods
Naperville, IL, USA|Onsite
From $17.00 to $25.40

From $17.00 to $25.40

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

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Store discount

Store discount

financial wellness programs

financial wellness programs

Health and wellness support

Health and wellness support

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Food Prep Associate

at Aramark
Berwyn, 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)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Coverage

Disability Coverage

Cook / Prep

at Honey Jam Cafe
Bolingbrook, IL, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Daytime schedule

Daytime schedule

No night shifts

No night shifts

Excellent training

Excellent training

Opportunities to Advance

Opportunities to Advance

casual work atmosphere

casual work atmosphere

Locally owned company

Locally owned company

91 Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs in Naperville, IL - May 2026

Browse 91 entry level Prep Cook jobs in Naperville, 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 Naperville, IL

Employers in Naperville, 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 Naperville, IL

Entry level Prep Cook pay in Naperville, IL typically ranges from $29,600 per year to $52,800 per year, with average earnings near $38,500 per year or $18.5 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $29,600 per year
  • Average wage: $38,500 per year or $18.5 per hour
  • Highest wage: $52,800 per year

How To Apply for Entry Level job

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Why Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs Are Common in Naperville, IL

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Naperville, 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 Naperville, IL include:

  • Whole Foods
  • Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants
  • Aramark

Prep Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Naperville, IL

Many entry level Prep Cook jobs in Naperville, IL offer Team member rewards, early pay access, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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