Prep Chef Jobs in Hometown, IL

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Meat Cutter

  • Fresh Thyme
  • Downers Grove, IL (16 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Downers Grove, IL (16 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 7 hours ago

If youre someone who has a genuine desire to help people live better and healthier lives, join us as we work to be a trusted resource in our communities, offering real people, real food at real...

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Prep Cook

  • Cooper's Hawk Winery
  • Oak Park, IL (11 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Oak Park, IL (11 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 9 hours ago

Communicate with teammates and managers to ensure a smooth kitchen flow Perform these kitchen functions: Wash, peel, slice, and mix vegetables, fruits, and other ingredients for salads, cold plates,...

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Prep Cook - New Lenox IL Chili's

  • Chilli's
  • New Lenox, IL (19 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 10 hours ago
  • New Lenox, IL (19 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 10 hours ago

Prep Cook - New Lenox IL Chili's 2390 E Lincoln Hwy New Lenox, IL 60451 Min: $15.00 Hourly | Max: $19.00 Hourly Back to search results Role Overview Our Heart of House Team Members are responsible...

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Prep Cook

  • Lacoste
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 23 hours ago

Armitage Alehouse, a part of Hogsalt, is looking for dedicated and experienced Full Time Prep Cooks ($20hour) to join our team! Our ideal candidate is passionate about upholding Hogsalts values of...

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Meat Cutter

  • Jewel Osco
  • Downers Grove, IL (16 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Downers Grove, IL (16 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 23 hours ago

Click here to see - A Day in The Life - Meat Cutter A Day in the Life: As a Meat Cutter, you will be on the cutting edge with our beef, poultry, and other meat products, and you must be willing to...

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Prep Cook Monteverde Now Hiring

  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Culinary Agents is working with the team at Monteverde to connect them with talented hospitality professionals. Monteverde - Now Hiring: Prep Cook Click here to learn more & apply today! We offer...

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Meat Cutter

  • Costco Wholesale Corporation
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 2 days ago

California applicants: Please click here to review the Costco Applicant Privacy Notice. The jobs listed are examples of the typical kinds of positions that Costco may hire for when openings exist....

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Prep Cook

  • Monteverde
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Work Ethic Prepping Ingredients Vegetable Cookery Ability to Learn Quickly Creativity in Food Preparation Read more...

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Prep Cook

  • Brasero
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Compensation Details Compensation: Hourly ($23.00 - $25.00) Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Dining Discounts Required Skills Knife Skills Reading Recipes...

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Prep Cook

  • Maggiano's
  • Naperville, IL (23 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (23 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Job Details Job Title Prep Cook Posted: 1/31/2026 Salary: $20.42 / hour Location IL, Naperville 1847 Freedom Drive Naperville, IL 60563 Description IMMEDIATELY HIRING - Prep Cooks Part-Time &...

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Prep Cook

  • Whole Foods Market
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Performs all functions related to proper food preparation and maintenance of the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars....

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Prep Cook/Line Cook - Mid Shift

  • Blue Plate
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Demonstrate safe and proper knife handling and food preparation techniques. Exhibit a positive, team-focused attitude and communicate effectively with team members and supervisors....

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Kitchen Helper

  • Qiao Lin Hotpot Downtown
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Responsibilities Assist with basic food preparation (washing, cutting, prepping ingredients) Support cooks with kitchen tasks as needed Keep kitchen areas clean and organized Operate dishwashing equipment...

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Morning Prep Cook

  • Creepies
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Required Years of Experience 1 year Job Details Michelin starred chefs, David and Anna Posey have a new concept in Chicago. Creating a warm and welcoming wine-focused bistro tucked into the West...

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Prep Cook

  • Gingie
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Paid Time Off, 401k, Dining Discounts Required Skills Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment Adaptability to Changing Kitchen Conditions Time Management Skills Attention to Detail in Food...

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Demographic Data for Hometown, IL

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Hometown, IL

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Highest Education Level

Prep Chefs in Hometown, IL offer the following education background
High School or GED
32.9%
Associate's Degree
24.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.6%
Bachelor's Degree
17.1%
Some College
3.2%
Master's Degree
2.4%
Some High School
1.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Prep Chefs in Hometown, 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%