Top 479 Prep cooks Jobs in Vernon Hills, Il

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
Yard House —Vernon Hills, IL
- $15 - $25 an hour
- Cooking
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- Health insurance
- Flexible schedule
Dishwasher/Food Prep
Kyuramen Vernon Hills —Vernon Hills, IL
- From $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Entry level
- Commercial
- Kitchen
- Paid training
- Employee discount
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Prep Cook [Full Time or Part Time]
Tangled Roots Brewing Co. —Vernon Hills, IL
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- US work authorization
- Leadership
- Restaurant
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Dishwasher/Food Prep
The Barn Steakhouse Highland Park —Highland Park, IL
- $19 - $24 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Restaurant
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
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Cook / Prep
Honey Jam Cafe —Arlington Heights, IL
- No nights
- Cooking
- Guest services
- Restaurant
- Opportunities for advancement
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Townee Square Restaurant —Libertyville, IL
- $17 - $22 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Casual dining restaurant
- In-person
- 1 year
- Employee discount
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Food Prep
Dunkin - Baskin Robbins —Vernon Hills, IL
- Part-time
- English
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
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Line Cook [Full Time or Part Time]
Tangled Roots Brewing Co. —Vernon Hills, IL
- $18 - $21 an hour
- Part-time
- Bar
- Customer service
- US work authorization
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Prep Cook
Buck Russell's/Pizza by Sal —Wilmette, IL
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Culinary experience
- No background check
- Food service experience
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Cook – All Shifts
RREMC Restaurants, LLC, DBA Denny's —Carpentersville, IL
- $19 - $21 an hour
- Part-time
- Fair chance
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Cook
Buona —Kildeer, IL
- $16 - $19 an hour
- Full-time
- 21 years or older
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Cook I
QUEST FOOD MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC —Libertyville, IL
- $15 - $17 an hour
- Full-time
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
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Prep Cook - Marketplace Café - Old Orchard Center
Nordstrom —Skokie, IL
- $21.60 - $22.50 an hour
- Customer service
- Fair chance
- Café
- Store discount
- Disability insurance
11d
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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Line Cook
BBQ King Smokehouse —Huntley, IL
- $17 - $23 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Background check
- Cooking
- In-person
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Prep Cook and Line Cook
Foodstuffs Gourmet Foods & Catering —Evanston, IL
- $17 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- US work authorization
- In-person
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Crew Member
Chipotle —Northbrook, IL
- $15.50 - $16.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Fast casual restaurant
- No experience needed
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
11d
Cook I
QUEST FOOD MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC —Highland Park, IL
- $15 - $17 an hour
- Full-time
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
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Cook
QUEST FOOD MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC —Winnetka, IL
- $17 - $20 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

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time
$18 - $20 an hour

Qualifications

Cooking
Meal preparation
Food service experience
Food safety
Kitchen experience

Full Job Description

Bring your kitchen craft to a fast-moving commissary team.

We’re a busy USDA grade commissary kitchen producing fresh, made-to-order grab-and-go breakfast tacos, breakfast sandwiches, lunch sandwiches, and wraps. We’re looking for an experienced kitchen team member who takes pride in clean knife work, consistent recipe execution, and a tight, well-organized line. If you’ve worked the morning rush, run prep, or built a service from a recipe book — you’ll feel right at home here.

Why you’ll like working here

Real kitchen work — prep, line cooking, and execution, not just assembly
Predictable schedule
Established recipes and clear standards, so you can focus on doing the work well
A team that values craft, cleanliness, and showing up for each other
Room to grow as the kitchen grows

What you’ll do

Execute breakfast and lunch builds — tacos, sandwiches, and wraps — to spec, with consistency every day
Run the griddle, stove, and oven for hot components: bacon, sausage, eggs, sautéed vegetables, and more
Prep meats, cheeses, and produce using slicers, knives, and standard kitchen tools — clean cuts, clean station
Maintain food safety, temperature, and sanitation standards through every shift
Keep cold and dry storage organized, rotated, and labeled (FIFO)
Track par levels, flag low stock, and help keep the line stocked through service
Operate kitchen equipment safely and confidently

Cleaning & sanitation

Clean and sanitize dishes, cookware, utensils, equipment, and workstations
Sweep, mop, and disinfect floors daily
Take out trash and manage waste disposal
Follow all food health, safety, and hygiene requirements

What we’re looking for

1+ year of professional kitchen experience — commissary, café, deli, line cook, or prep cook
Confident kitchen skills and comfort with slicers and standard kitchen equipment (scales, etc)
Solid grasp of food safety basics: temperatures, dating, storage, and cross-contamination
A team player who keeps their station tight under volume
Attention to detail in build accuracy and presentation
Reliable, on time, and ready to work

Nice to have

Food Handler’s Card or ServSafe certification
Experience in a high-volume breakfast or grab-and-go program
Familiarity with sandwich, taco, or wrap programs at scale

Schedule

5 days a week
4 weekday morning shifts (Monday–Friday)
1 weekend day per week

Pay & employment

$18.00–$20.00 per hour, based on experience
Full-time and Part-time options available
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply, as we are a second chance company

If you take pride in your work, move with purpose, and want to be part of a kitchen that values craft and consistency — we’d love to meet you.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 45 per week

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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Cook I-Sign on bonus $250

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