Cook

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted supplemental benefits

Emergency Financial plan

Discounts to theme parks

Pet insurance

Identity Theft Insurance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Lazy Dog Restaurants in Naperville, IL is seeking Full-Time Line Cooks to join their Scratch Kitchen team. Cooks operate across all stations, ensuring only fresh, high-quality ingredients are used and recipes are followed precisely. The role emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and teamwork in a busy environment.

We offer a supportive culture, growth opportunities, and benefits. Pay ranges from $18 to $20 per hour, reflecting experience and position at this Naperville location.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience on a fast-paced line.
• Able to work all stations and follow Lazy Dog recipes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present dishes according to Lazy Dog recipes at assigned stations.
• Maintain freshness and quality of ingredients used in each dish.
• Follow food safety procedures and sanitize equipment, utensils, and work areas.
• Keep a clean, organized workstation and proper PPE usage.
• Alert chef team to any product, equipment or safety concerns.
• Demonstrate basic English/Spanish communication as a plus.

Skills

Line cook experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School (preferred)

Job description

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

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 17, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Certified Great Place to Work 8 Years in a row!

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