Prep Chef Jobs in Island Lake, IL

1-15 of 28 Jobs

Prep Cook

  • Whole Foods Market
  • Schaumburg, IL (17 miles from Island Lake, IL)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (17 miles from Island Lake, IL)
  • 5 hours ago

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

In Person

Meat Cutter

  • Jewel Osco
  • Algonquin, IL (9 miles from Island Lake, IL)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Algonquin, IL (9 miles from Island Lake, IL)
  • 22 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...

In Person

Prep Cook

  • Cooper's Hawk Winery
  • Gurnee, IL (15 miles from Island Lake, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Gurnee, IL (15 miles from Island Lake, IL)
  • 1 day 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,...

In Person

Line Cook/Prep Cook

  • Cheddar's
  • Pleasant Prairie, WI (23 miles from Island Lake, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Pleasant Prairie, WI (23 miles from Island Lake, IL)
  • 2 days ago

For this position, pay will be variable by location - See additional job details and benefits below. You are the bread and honey butter of what makes Cheddar's, Cheddar's. The place to get great...

In Person

Prep Cook

  • Maggiano's
  • Vernon Hills, IL (12 miles from Island Lake, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Vernon Hills, IL (12 miles from Island Lake, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Job Details Job Title Prep Cook Posted: 1/31/2026 Salary: $18.31 / hour Location IL, Vernon Hills 307 Hawthorn Center Vernon Hills, IL 60061 Description IMMEDIATELY HIRING - Prep Cooks Part-Time &...

In Person

Meat Cutter

  • Costco Wholesale Corporation
  • Pleasant Prairie, WI (23 miles from Island Lake, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Pleasant Prairie, WI (23 miles from Island Lake, IL)
  • 6 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....

In Person

Utility Kitchen Helper for Marytown Retreat Center

  • Taher, INc.
  • Libertyville, IL (12 miles from Island Lake, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Libertyville, IL (12 miles from Island Lake, IL)
  • 6 days ago

We want YOU to come work with us! Utility worker, day hours. No nights! No weekends! $16 to $17 /Hour BOE Essential Functions: Scrape, wash and put away dishes, pots, pans, and utensils as...

In Person

Prep Cook - South Elgin Chili's

  • Chilli's
  • South Elgin, IL (20 miles from Island Lake, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • South Elgin, IL (20 miles from Island Lake, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Prep Cook - South Elgin Chili's 620 Randall Rd South Elgin, IL 60177 Min: $14.00 Hourly | Max: $19.00 Hourly Back to search results Role Overview Our Heart of House Team Members are responsible...

In Person

Prep Cook

  • J. ALEXANDERS
  • Deer Park, IL (8 miles from Island Lake, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Deer Park, IL (8 miles from Island Lake, IL)
  • 11 days ago

Prep Cook in IL - Deer Park - #5004 (20504 N Rand Rd) PREP COOK Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill is an upscale steakhouse, specializing in hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood selections, signature salads...

In Person

Prep Cook - Cocinero Prep

  • On The Border
  • Algonquin, IL (9 miles from Island Lake, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Algonquin, IL (9 miles from Island Lake, IL)
  • 11 days ago

Compensation up to $16 Our PREP COOKS Cocinero Prep set the pace of a great shift, every shift! They are the Heart of our House! At On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina we celebrate bringing...

In Person

Meat Cutter

  • Coborns
  • Marengo, IL (21 miles from Island Lake, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Marengo, IL (21 miles from Island Lake, IL)
  • 12 days ago

Overview Sullivan's Foods is hiring a Meat Cutter to join our team! This position is responsible for the preparation of Meat products that will be prepared for and sold in our meat case at the...

In Person

Meat Cutter

  • The Fresh Market
  • Lake Forest, IL (17 miles from Island Lake, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Lake Forest, IL (17 miles from Island Lake, IL)
  • 14 days ago

The Fresh Market & You: Our mission is to make everyday eating extraordinary for our guests, and we are looking for a new team member who will commit to helping us deliver on this mission. Our...

In Person

Meat Cutter and Wrapper

  • Sam's Club
  • Hebron, IL (16 miles from Island Lake, IL)
  • 22 days ago
  • Hebron, IL (16 miles from Island Lake, IL)
  • 22 days ago

... Why do people love shopping for fresh food at Sams Club? Our members tell us one of the biggest reasons is our hard-working and happy-to-help fresh food associates. Join our meat team and you...

In Person

Kitchen Prep Cook

  • Ortho Molecular Products Inc
  • Barrington, IL (8 miles from Island Lake, IL)
  • 22 days ago
  • Barrington, IL (8 miles from Island Lake, IL)
  • 22 days ago

Overview At Ortho Molecular Products, our vision is to transform the practice of medicine. Every day, we help health care providers implement better solutions for health challenges that include...

In Person Part Time

Kitchen Prep

  • Fogo De Chao
  • Schaumburg, IL (17 miles from Island Lake, IL)
  • 25 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (17 miles from Island Lake, IL)
  • 25 days ago

Provides support through preparation and proper presentation of all salad bar items, side dishes and desserts according to recipe in an efficient manner....

In Person

Demographic Data for Island Lake, IL

Moving to Island Lake, IL? Find some basic demographic data about Island Lake, IL below.


Local
National
8,433
156
Medium/Sm

Prep Chef Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHire curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
Chef for DevOps: The Basics of Chef
Chef offers a suite of software automation solutions to help with the top to bottom management of deployments, primarily revolving around bringing infrastructure and applications from development...
Chef for DevOps: Practical Uses of Chef
One of the things to consider when using Chef is what kind of installation you need. Chef architecture planning is important as details need to be thought of and planned for early. Through this...
Entry Certificate in Business Analysis Prep
Ever wondered how businesses make the big decisions that can make or break their success? Behind it all are skilled business analysts and this course is your way into that world. Across two...

Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Island Lake, IL

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHire research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Prep Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Prep Chefs in Island Lake, 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 Island Lake, 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%