Prep Chef Jobs in Northlake, IL

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Experienced Prep Cook

  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Northlake, IL)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Northlake, IL)
  • 4 hours ago

Experienced Prep Cook. Eleven City Diner is growing in the new year. We are looking to add to our Kitchen Prep team. High volume prep for Chicago's Old School Diner and Delicatessen located in the...

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Meat Cutter

  • Jewel Osco
  • Arlington Heights, IL (14 miles from Northlake, IL)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL (14 miles from Northlake, IL)
  • 4 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

  • Hendrickx Belgian Bread Crafter
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Northlake, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Northlake, IL)
  • 1 day ago

We are recruiting a Prep Cook to prepare soups, salads, sandwiches......

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Meat/Meat Cutter

  • Kroger
  • Melrose Park, IL (1 mile from Northlake, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Melrose Park, IL (1 mile from Northlake, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Desired Meat work experience or similar experience in food preparation. Past work record reflects dependability and integrity....

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Meat Cutter

  • Costco Wholesale Corporation
  • Saint Charles, IL (20 miles from Northlake, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Saint Charles, IL (20 miles from Northlake, 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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Meat Cutter

  • Fresh Thyme
  • Downers Grove, IL (10 miles from Northlake, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Downers Grove, IL (10 miles from Northlake, IL)
  • 3 days 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 (5 miles from Northlake, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Oak Park, IL (5 miles from Northlake, IL)
  • 3 days 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

  • Lacoste
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Northlake, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Northlake, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Were hiring people to join our team as PREP COOKS! A Few of Our Prep Cook Benefits: Restaurant Discounts Employee Assistance Program - Focusing on a Commitment to Mental Health & Wellness Paid...

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Prep Cook

  • Whole Foods Market
  • Schaumburg, IL (12 miles from Northlake, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (12 miles from Northlake, IL)
  • 4 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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Lead/Prep Cook Full time Rotating schedule

  • Northwestern Memorial HealthCare
  • Geneva, IL (23 miles from Northlake, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Geneva, IL (23 miles from Northlake, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Demonstrates consistent use of knife skills (chopping, slicing, dicing, paring) Prepares and presents cafe, patient, and catering menu items according to recipes and standards....

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Prep Cook Monteverde Now Hiring

  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Northlake, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Northlake, IL)
  • 5 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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Prep Cook

  • Monteverde
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Northlake, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Northlake, IL)
  • 5 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 (11 miles from Northlake, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Northlake, IL)
  • 6 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 (16 miles from Northlake, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (16 miles from Northlake, IL)
  • 8 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/Line Cook - Mid Shift

  • Blue Plate
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Northlake, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Northlake, IL)
  • 10 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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Demographic Data for Northlake, IL

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Northlake, IL

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Highest Education Level

Prep Chefs in Northlake, IL offer the following education background
High School or GED
32.8%
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 Northlake, 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%