Cook

Parkhurst Dining; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with match

Paid time off

Employee discount across brands

Job summary

Parkhurst Dining in Naperville, IL is seeking a Cook to join our Parkhurst Dining team. The position runs 12:30PM - 8:30PM and offers an hourly wage of $16 - $20 based on experience.

We value a team‑oriented environment with opportunities to grow. Benefits include health/dental/vision, 401(k), and paid time off, plus employee discounts across our brands.

Join a values‑driven, family‑owned culture dedicated to service and smiles.

Qualifications

• Standing and/or walking 100% of the time.
• Occasionally lifting up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to Parkhurst recipes and enforce batch cooking.
• Ensure the quality of the food produced and maintain quality throughout service.
• Maintain proper line presentation and serving temperatures as specified.
• Communicate with associates about daily food item information.
• Complete daily production sheets.

Skills

Standing/walking

Lifting up to 40 lbs

Job description

The hourly wage range for this position is $16 - $20 / hour, based on applicable experience. The schedule for this position is 12:30PM - 8:30PM.

Cook - Parkhurst Dining

Are you looking for a values-driven environment with opportunities to learn and grow? Do you want to join a fun, supportive team where you can build lifelong relationships? At Eat’n Park Hospitality Group, we’ve been creating smiles since 1949—one guest, one meal, and one team member at a time. Now we’re searching for a cook to join our Parkhurst Dining team.

Eat'n Park Hospitality Group represents a diverse family of brands that span 14 states across more than 150 locations and with nearly 10,000 team members. We are a family-owned and operated company with deep roots that inspire our future. Our enduring commitment to our Core Values and our shared purpose, “to Create a Smile,” guide and fuel our growth as a group and as individuals.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS ROLE

As a cook, you’ll be part of our enduring legacy and exciting growth. Here’s what you can expect:

• Prepare food according to Parkhurst recipes and also enforce the “batch” cooking method.
• Ensure the quality of the food produced and maintain the quality and quantity of food throughout the service period, utilizing production sheets.
• Ensure proper line presentation: proper pans are used, pans are garnished, proper utensils are used according to recipe specifications, and food products are maintained at the proper serving temperatures as specified by recipes or management.
• Maintain open lines of communication with other associates, e.g., line servers, concerning specific information about food items on a daily basis.
• Complete daily production sheets.

What Makes You a Great Fit

We’re searching for team members who welcome new challenges and care deeply about people. Every team member across the company plays a role in bringing our Core Values to life every day. In addition to aligning to our values, you’ll be successful here with these skills and qualifications:

• Standing and/or walking 100% of the time.
• Occasionally lifting up to 40 lbs.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

We believe our team members deserve the same hospitality we give our guests. Wherever you are on your journey, we offer rewards and resources to highlight the important moments, both at work and at home.

• Health and Well-Being: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and Paid Time Off.
• Career Growth: Access to Smile Universe training and internal promotion pathways.
• Welcoming and Fun: 20% discount at all our brands.

Eat’n Park Hospitality Group provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Full-time benefits include up to 160 hours of PTO, up to 4 days of Rest & Relaxation time, 3 paid holidays, health/dental/vision/disability/life/FSA insurance eligibility after 60 days, 401k plan with match, EAP, free meal while working, access to national discounts/perks platform. Part-time benefits include up to 160 hours of PTO, 401k plan with match, EAP, free meal while working, access to national discounts/perks platform. Benefits package may differ if covered under a collective bargaining agreement. This position may be eligible for overtime, differentials or bonuses.