Cook

Lazy Dog Restaurants, LLC; Naperville (IL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted supplemental benefits

Emergency financial plan eligibility

Retail/Theme park discounts

Pet insurance discounts

Identity theft insurance

Job summary

Lazy Dog Restaurants in Naperville, IL, seeks Full- Service Line Cooks with 2–5 years on a fast-paced line. You will set up stations, cook to Lazy Dog recipes, and present dishes using only fresh ingredients.

Applicants should follow recipes, maintain cleanliness, and comply with safety protocols, while collaborating with a supportive team focused on growth and great benefits.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience on a fast-paced line
• Accountable for all aspects of assigned cooking stations
• Ensure only fresh, high-quality ingredients are used
• Follow recipes and monitor display during prep/c cooking
• Adhere to food safety, PPE, and cleanliness requirements

Responsibilities

• Set up, stock, and prepare cooking stations
• Cook and present dishes according to Lazy Dog recipes
• Maintain clean, organized workstation
• Alert team to product or safety concerns
• Demonstrate knowledge of equipment and maintenance

Skills

Experience on fast-paced line

English/Spanish a plus

Food safety procedures

Team player, reliability

Education

High School (preferred)

Job description

Lazy Dog Restaurants - Naperville, 436 S Route 59, Naperville, Illinois, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Cook: At this location, our cooks earn $18-$20 / hour.

Be part of the excitement and freshness of a "Scratch Kitchen" We hand-craft everything in our kitchens. We are looking for talented individuals that want to grow with a company that cares.

What we offer:

• Discounted supplemental benefits
• Eligibility for an Emergency Financial plan
• Discounts to theme parks, pet insurance, Legal and Identity Theft Insurance
• A family that supports YOUR personal and professional growth

We are looking for Full- Service Line Cooks:

• 2 to 5 years’ experience on a fast-paced line, working all stations.
• Accountable for all aspects of assigned cooking stations to include set up, stock product, cook and present dishes according to Lazy Dogs recipes.
• Ensure only “fresh” high-quality ingredients are used when preparing all recipes.
• Ensure the proper recipe is displayed on the monitor during the preparation and cooking process.
• Ensure proper recipe adherence is followed whenever producing items.
• Strive to never sell a dish that is not up to Lazy Dog Standards.
• Follow food safety procedures, clean, sanitize and maintain equipment, utensils, and tools throughout kitchen.
• Ensure proper use of PPE when applicable and ensuring a safe work environment by following all safety guidelines.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of cooking equipment in assigned cooking station to include startup, shut down, shift maintenance, cleaning and repairing as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation.
• Alert chef team immediately of any product, equipment and/or food safety concerns.
• Guest focused and likes to multi-task.
• Demonstrate basic English/Spanish communication skills a plus.
• Trusting, passionate, humble, and gracious team player.
• Build lasting relationships with trust and respect.
• Create fun.

Education

• High School (preferred)

Licenses & Certifications

Join Lazy Dog and be part of a culture of caring, great benefits, and continuous growth.

Lazy Dog Restaurants - Naperville, 436 S Route 59, Naperville, Illinois, United States of America