Cook

Lazy Dog Restaurants; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted supplemental benefits

Emergency Financial plan eligibility

Theme park discounts

Pet insurance

Identity Theft Insurance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Lazy Dog Restaurants in Oak Brook is hiring Full-time Line Cooks for our Scratch Kitchen. Cooks will earn $19-$20 per hour and craft dishes with high-quality, fresh ingredients while following Lazy Dog recipes.

We value teamwork, safety, and personal growth, offering benefits, discounts, and a supportive culture. 2–5 years on a fast-paced line preferred; High School diploma typical. English/Spanish skills a plus.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience on a fast-paced line with all stations.
• Ensure fresh, high-quality ingredients and proper recipe adherence.
• Safety and sanitation practices followed.
• Bilingual abilities a plus (English/Spanish).

Responsibilities

• Set up, stock, cook and present dishes per Lazy Dog recipes.
• Maintain clean, organized workstation and equipment.
• Follow PPE and safety guidelines to ensure a safe kitchen.
• Alert chef team to product or equipment concerns.
• Provide guest-focused service and multi-task effectively.

Skills

Fast-paced line experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Guest-focused multitasking

Education

High School diploma (preferred)

Tools

Cooking equipment knowledge

Job description

Lazy Dog Restaurants - Oak Brook, 1775 22nd Street, Oak Brook, 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 $19-$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 - Oak Brook, 1775 22nd Street, Oak Brook, Illinois, United States of America