Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs in Oak Park, IL

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Prep Cook, Rate Field

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Delaware North
Berwyn, IL, USA|Onsite
Exact $20.70

Exact $20.70

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

weekly pay

weekly pay

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Flexible work schedules

Flexible work schedules

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

paid vacation days

paid vacation days

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Paid parental bonding leave

Paid parental bonding leave

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement

Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement

Pantry Chef

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Aramark
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)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Benefits

Disability Benefits

Sandwich Cook

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Corner Bakery Cafe
Berwyn, IL, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Equal opportunity employer

Equal opportunity employer

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

Professional growth opportunities

Professional growth opportunities

Consistent training on food safety

Consistent training on food safety

Competitive job experience

Competitive job experience

Inclusive hiring practices

Inclusive hiring practices

Clean and organized workplace

Clean and organized workplace

Service Deli Cook TFM

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Tony's Finer Foods Enterprises, LLC
Chicago, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $15.00 - $20.03

Range $15.00 - $20.03

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

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

401k plan

401k plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Supplemental benefits

Supplemental benefits

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

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Chuck E. Cheese
Arlington Heights, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $15.00 - $16.50

Range $15.00 - $16.50

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Employee meal discounts

Employee meal discounts

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Tuition savings

Tuition savings

scholarships

scholarships

Financial relief resources

Financial relief resources

Early wage access

Early wage access

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Culinary Specialist

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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

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability assistance

Disability assistance

Tortilla Clerk TFM

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Tony's Finer Foods Enterprises, LLC
Chicago, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $15.00 - $20.10

Range $15.00 - $20.10

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

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

Supplemental benefits

Supplemental benefits

401k plan

401k plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Cook

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Raising Cane's
Chicago, IL, USA|Onsite
Exact $15.50

Exact $15.50

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

short term disability

short term disability

hospital indemnity

hospital indemnity

legal insurance

legal insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Education Assistance

Education Assistance

Gym membership program

Gym membership program

Employee Discount Program

Employee Discount Program

Retirement planning assistance

Retirement planning assistance

Crew member assistance program

Crew member assistance program

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

Kitchen Cook

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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)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability assistance

Disability assistance

Evening Cook

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Aramark
Berwyn, IL, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Optical insurance

Optical insurance

retirement savings plan

retirement savings plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Coverage

Disability Coverage

Pantry Cook

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California Pizza Kitchen
Schaumburg, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $15.00 - $19.00

Range $15.00 - $19.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

Flexible Shifts

Flexible Shifts

Full and Part-Time Opportunities

Full and Part-Time Opportunities

benefits

benefits

Excellent Training Program

Excellent Training Program

Unlimited Career Advancement Opportunities

Unlimited Career Advancement Opportunities

Team Member Dining Discounts

Team Member Dining Discounts

Diverse Culture

Diverse Culture

holiday closures

holiday closures

production savory cook I - Starbucks Reserve Kitchen

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Starbucks
Chicago, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $17.25 - $21.91

Range $17.25 - $21.91

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

basic life insurance

basic life insurance

supplemental life insurance

supplemental life insurance

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

family expansion reimbursement

family expansion reimbursement

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Sick Time

Sick Time

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

401K retirement plan with employer match

401K retirement plan with employer match

company stock program

company stock program

Equity program

Equity program

emergency savings incentives

emergency savings incentives

Tuition coverage

Tuition coverage

student loan management resources

student loan management resources

backup care

backup care

DACA reimbursement

DACA reimbursement

Pastry Cook 2 - Palmer House Hilton

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Hilton
Berwyn, IL, USA|Onsite
Exact $22.63

Exact $22.63

Full-time

Full-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Incredible travel perks

Incredible travel perks

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Personalized caregiving support

Personalized caregiving support

Crisis concierge

Crisis concierge

Mental Health Resources

Mental Health Resources

Generous Paid Time Off

Generous Paid Time Off

health and welfare benefits

health and welfare benefits

retirement plans

retirement plans

13 Entry Level Prep Cook Jobs in Oak Park, IL - August 2026

Browse 13 entry level Prep Cook jobs in Oak Park, 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 Oak Park, IL

Employers in Oak Park, 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 Oak Park, IL

Entry level Prep Cook pay in Oak Park, 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 Oak Park, IL

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Oak Park, 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 Oak Park, IL include:

    Prep Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Oak Park, IL

    Many entry level Prep Cook jobs in Oak Park, IL offer Medical insurance, Vision Insurance, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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