Prep Chef Jobs in Thornton, IL

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The Fireplace Inn

Grill Cook

Looking to add a Grill Cook to our team who is enthusiastic, responsible, and reliable....

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Prep Cook

  • Sochi Saigonese Kitchen
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Skills Food Safety Knowledge Cleaning / Sanitation Teamwork Prepping Ingredients Portioning Food Prep Positive Attitude Communication Frying Receiving Sauteing Can Lift Up to 50 Lbs Grilling Work In...

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Relief Cold Prep Cook - UChicago Medicine - Ingalls Patient Svc & Retail

  • UnitedStates
  • Phoenix, IL (4 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Phoenix, IL (4 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 2 days ago

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

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Meat Cutter - St. John

  • Strack & Van Til
  • Saint John, IN (10 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Saint John, IN (10 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Journeyman certification; assists customers and other staff; processes bulk meat for sale ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Meat Cutter activities : Inspects meat products for freshness Faces merchandise in the...

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Prep Cook

  • Bar Tutto
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Day Off Group is a Chicago-based restaurant group with a passion for developing concepts that combine culinary excellence and impeccable service...

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Meat Cutter

  • Golden Corral
  • Cicero, IL (20 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Cicero, IL (20 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Our franchise organization, Corral Chicago, dba Golden Corral, is currently seeking energetic, friendly individuals to join our team! The Meat Cutter's performance and the ability to cut for...

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Prep Cook - Evergreen Park-Chilis

  • Chili's
  • Evergreen Park, IL (11 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Evergreen Park, IL (11 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Role Overview Our Heart of House Team Members are responsible for setting the pace for a great shift, every shift. They provide dependable, fast service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take...

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Line Cook/Prep Cook

  • Salted
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Come join the largest delivery-first restaurant group in the United States! Salted Restaurant Group specializes in delivering better-for-you foods that are high-quality and craveable! Location:...

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Pastry Prep Cook

  • Astor Club
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details Job Title: Pastry Prep Cook (A.M. | Part-Time or Full-Time) Location: Astor Club Chicago, IL About Us: Astor Club is a private members club in...

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Meat Cutter - Van Til's

  • Strack & Van Til
  • Hammond, IN (8 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Hammond, IN (8 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 10 days ago

Journeyman certification; assists customers and other staff; processes bulk meat for sale ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Meat Cutter activities : Inspects meat products for freshness Faces merchandise in the...

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Kitchen Prep

  • Bob Evans
  • Merrillville, IN (15 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Merrillville, IN (15 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 10 days ago

Pay Range $14 - $18 per hour depending on geographic location and local market demand Early Close / No late nights Great Work Life Balance Career Growth Opportunities Excellent Benefits including...

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Line / Prep Cook

  • ILA's Chicago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 13 days ago

What Were Looking For: Prior experience as a line cook in a fast-paced, elevated kitchen Strong knife skills and understanding of multiple cooking techniques Ability to stay calm, clean, and focused...

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Prep Cook

  • Postcard By Monos
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 14 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details A unique third space, inspired by travel, music, and the art of living well About Postcard Postcard is a new cafe and listening lounge from Monos,...

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Experienced Prep Cook

  • Chicagos Home of Chicken & Waffles
  • Oak Park, IL (24 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Oak Park, IL (24 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 14 days ago

Strong knife skills required. Pay based upon experience, $19 to $23 per hr Please via email with resume Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. post id: ... [ ]...

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Prep Cook

  • Teatro ZinZanni Chicago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 16 days ago

Required Years of Experience 1 year Job Details TEATRO ZINZANNI CHICAGO GENERAL INFORMATION Position Title: Prep Cook Pay Status: Non-Exempt Job Status: Full Time/Part-time Reports To: Teatro...

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Thornton, IL

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Highest Education Level

Prep Chefs in Thornton, IL offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.0%
Associate's Degree
24.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.5%
Bachelor's Degree
17.1%
Some College
3.1%
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 Thornton, 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%