Top 328 Prep cook Jobs in Crystal Lake, Il

Cook – All Shifts
RREMC Restaurants, LLC, DBA Denny's —Carpentersville, IL
- $118 an hour
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- Food Handler Certification
- Entry level
- Opportunities for advancement
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Line Cooks/Pizzamakers/Pantry
Moretti's Ristorante & Pizzeria —Barrington, IL
- $17 - $21 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- In-person
- Entry level
- Employee discount
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Cook I-Sign on bonus $250
QUEST FOOD MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC —Lake Zurich, IL
- $15 - $18 an hour
- Full-time
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
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Kitchen Team Member — Commissary
Second City Snacks (www.secondcitysnacks.com) —Deerfield, IL
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- ServSafe
- No background check
- Cooking
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Prep Cook / Kitchen Trainee — No Experience, We Train You! | Schaumburg
Frato's Culinary Kitchen - Schaumburg —Schaumburg, IL
- $15 - $17 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Sales
- Cooking
- No experience needed
- Paid training
- Employee discount
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Prep Cook - Crystal Lake Chili's
Chili's —Crystal Lake, IL
- $15.00 - $20.25 an hour
- Part-time
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Prep Cook
Texas Roadhouse —Crystal Lake, IL
- $15 - $21 an hour
- Part-time
- Restaurant
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Kitchen
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria —Lakewood, IL
- $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Flexible schedule
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Line Cook Prep Kitchen Team
Mockingbird Bar + Garden —East Dundee, IL
- $16 - $23 an hour
- Part-time
- Cooking
- In-person
- 1 year
- Paid training
- Employee discount
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Crew Member
Chipotle —Lakemoor, IL
- $15.25 - $16.25 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Fast casual restaurant
- No experience needed
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Cook/Food Prep Worker - Food & Nutrition, Part-time, Rotating
Northwestern Memorial Healthcare —Woodstock, IL
- $17.66 - $24.73 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Management
- High school diploma or GED
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) matching
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Kitchen Helper
Primrose School of Algonquin —Algonquin, IL
- $15 an hour
- Full-time
- Preschool
- Children
- Entry level
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Food Prep
Dunkin —Lake in the Hills, IL
- Part-time
- English
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
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Primrose-Kitchen Assistant
Primrose School of Algonquin —Algonquin, IL
- $14 - $16 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Preschool
- Children
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Prep Cook [Full Time or Part Time]
Tangled Roots Brewing Co. —South Barrington, IL
- $15 - $24 an hour
- Part-time
- Bar
- Customer service
- US work authorization
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Line Cook
McHenry Golf Club —McHenry, IL
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Serving
- Entry level
- Kitchen
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Cook
Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano —Algonquin, IL
- $16 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Restaurant Team Member - Cook
Noodles & Company —Crystal Lake, IL
- $15 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Military encouraged
- 16+ years old
- Restaurant
- Paid training
- Health insurance
Cook
The Garlands of Barrington —Barrington, IL
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- 3 years
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Food Prep
Dunkin - Baskin Robbins —Island Lake, IL
- Part-time
- English
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
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Cook – All Shifts

RREMC Restaurants, LLC, DBA Denny's -
Carpentersville, IL

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time
$118 an hour

Benefits

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

Kitchen health and safety standards
Food production
Grilling
Industrial fryers
Food service customer order management
Maintaining an organized workspace
Food service health code compliance
Quick service & fast food restaurant experience
Food portioning
Food safety sanitizing procedures
Hospitality industry experience
Plating
Clean workspace maintenance
Communication skills
Kitchen stations
Food Handler Certification
Entry level
Kitchen organization
Communication with kitchen staff

Full Job Description

About the Job:
Denny’s is hiring Short Order Cooks for multiple restaurant locations. As a short order cook, line cook, grill cook, or breakfast cook, you’ll be the one making sure plates hit the table hot, fresh, and on time. This isn’t a station gig—you’ll be cooking whole meals and coordinating multiple tickets at once to keep the kitchen flowing. If you’re looking for a role where your skills actually matter and timing is everything, this is it.

What You’ll Do:

Cook entire meals simultaneously, coordinating multiple items for each order
Manage multiple tickets at a time with strong attention to timing and accuracy
Prepare and cook menu items including breakfast, lunch, and dinner entrées
Operate grills, fryers, and kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
Follow food safety, sanitation, and portion control standards
Collaborate with servers and kitchen staff to deliver excellent guest experiences
Keep your station clean, organized, and ready for the next rush

What We’re Looking For:

Previous experience as a short order cook, line cook, grill cook, or restaurant cook strongly preferred
Ability to multitask and manage full meal prep across multiple tickets
Knowledge of food preparation, kitchen operations, and cooking techniques
Team player with solid communication skills
Flexible schedule availability (weekends, holidays, nights)

What We Offer:

Competitive hourly pay
Flexible scheduling (full-time and part-time available)
Career growth opportunities in the restaurant and hospitality industry
Employee meal discounts
Supportive team environment

Experience

Preferred

Minimum of 1 year working in a full-service restaurant.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Food Handler

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

Pay: $118.00 per hour

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