Line Cook Jobs in Waukegan, IL

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Cook

  • Niles, IL (23 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Niles, IL (23 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 8 hours ago

Our Panda Cook associates are important leaders of our team and the heart of our kitchen. You are responsible for creating food with passion, service with heart and ambiance with pride. As a Cook...

Cook - Late Night Shift

  • Arlington Heights, IL (18 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL (18 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 8 hours ago

Starting hiring pay at: 16 As a Cook at Raising Canes, you will set the pace of the Restaurant by ensuring all of the food we serve meets our high standards. Working in the Kitchen at Raising...

Culinary Specialist - Avantara Lake Zurich - Food

  • Lake Zurich, IL (14 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lake Zurich, IL (14 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 1 day ago

The Food Service Worker will assist the manager with food/meal preparation; maintain cash receipts and meal records. Assist manager in completing daily reports. Maintain high standards of quality...

Cook

  • Round Lake, IL (13 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Round Lake, IL (13 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Position Responsibilities Understand basic fundamentals of culinary arts, knife skills and food handling. Observe proper food preparation and handling techniques....

Cook

  • Crystal Lake, IL (24 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Crystal Lake, IL (24 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Starting hiring pay at: 16 As a Cook at Raising Canes, you will set the pace of the Restaurant by ensuring all of the food we serve meets our high standards. Working in the Kitchen at Raising...

Food Service Worker - Antioch School Nutrition

  • Antioch, IL (13 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Antioch, IL (13 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 1 day ago

School Food Service Worker - Fuel the Future! Monday-Friday (No Nights or Weekends!) Please note that this position is for the 25-26 school year starting approximately August 2025 Do you love...

Cook (Full Time)

  • Hoffman Estates, IL (21 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hoffman Estates, IL (21 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 1 day ago

TouchPoint We are hiring immediately for a full time COOK position. Address: Touchpoint - 1555 Barrington Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule: Full...

Line Cook

  • Riverwoods, IL (13 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Riverwoods, IL (13 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 2 days ago

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our...

Food Service Worker

  • Zion, IL (6 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Zion, IL (6 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Food Service Worker About City of Hope, City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and...

Line Cook

  • Vernon Hills, IL (10 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Vernon Hills, IL (10 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Job Details Job Title Line Cook Posted: 10/01/2025 Location IL, Vernon Hills 307 Hawthorn Center Vernon Hills, IL 60061 Description Immediately Hiring - LINE COOKS Full & Part-Time Opportunities!...

Food Service Worker/Cashier

  • Gurnee, IL (5 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Gurnee, IL (5 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 3 days ago

About the Role: The Food Service Worker/Cashier plays a vital role in delivering exceptional customer service within a fast-paced food service environment. This position is responsible for...

Dietary Cook

  • Crystal Lake, IL (24 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Crystal Lake, IL (24 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Dietary Cook Crystal Pines Rehabilitation and Health Care Center Are you a Dietary Cook seeking an exciting new career opportunity? Look no further! Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is seeking...

Culinary Specialist - Grove of Evanston - Food

  • Evanston, IL (22 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Evanston, IL (22 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 3 days ago

The Food Service Worker will assist the manager with food/meal preparation; maintain cash receipts and meal records. Assist manager in completing daily reports. Maintain high standards of quality...

Cook

  • Riverwoods, IL (13 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Riverwoods, IL (13 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Do you love to cook? Are you passionate about food? As a Cook on our team, you'll help bring recipes to life while being able to flex your creativity! Surrounded by fresh ingredients and the best...

Production Cook (Temporary)-Evanston Hospital-Endeavor Health - Evanston Hospital

  • Evanston, IL (22 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Evanston, IL (22 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Do you love to cook? Are you passionate about food? As a Cook on our team, you'll help bring recipes to life while being able to flex your creativity! Surrounded by fresh ingredients and the best...

Demographic Data for Waukegan, IL

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Waukegan, IL

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Waukegan, IL offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.0%
Associate's Degree
23.0%
Bachelor's Degree
19.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
15.8%
Master's Degree
3.1%
Some College
2.9%
Some High School
2.1%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%
Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Line Cooks in Waukegan, IL
Less than 1 year
40.5%
2-4 years
26.0%
1-2 years
22.8%
None
9.8%
8-10 years
0.9%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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