Day Shift Cook — Food-Safety & Prep Pro

Snelling

Campton Hills (IL)

On-site

USD 24,000 - 36,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Snelling in Illinois is seeking a dependable Cook for the day shift (8:00 AM-4:30 PM) with prior cooking, baking, or food-service experience. Start Date: September 14, 2026.

You will prepare and cook food according to recipes and production standards, follow food safety procedures, and maintain a clean, organized work area. The role requires basic math and communication skills, a food safety certification, and the ability to pass a background check.

Qualifications

  • Must have food safety certification.
  • Prior cook, baker, or food-service experience preferred.
  • Able to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and cook food according to recipes and production standards.
  • Follow food safety, sanitation, and proper storage procedures.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area.
  • Assist with measuring, portioning, and preparing ingredients.

Skills

Food safety knowledge
Basic math
Communication skills

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Snelling in Illinois is seeking a dependable Cook for the day shift (8:00 AM-4:30 PM) with prior cooking, baking, or food-service experience. Start Date: September 14, 2026.

You will prepare and cook food according to recipes and production standards, follow food safety procedures, and maintain a clean, organized work area. The role requires basic math and communication skills, a food safety certification, and the ability to pass a background check.

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