Prep Cook

Parkhurst Dining; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Brand discounts

Career growth

Job summary

Parkhurst Dining is seeking a Prep Cook to join the team. The position emphasizes applying classic culinary techniques, following recipes, and maintaining food quality through proper handling and temperatures.

The role requires standing for long periods, lifting up to 40 pounds occasionally, and lifting up to 20 pounds frequently. The workplace offers a values‑driven environment with growth opportunities and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Standing and/or walking – 100% of time.
• Occasionally lifting up to 40 pounds.
• Frequently lifting up to and over 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Apply professional culinary techniques and procedures.
• Cut, weigh, and prepare food items following company procedures and recipes.
• Rotate refrigerated products and dry goods using FIFO and policy guidelines.
• Maintain proper temperatures for all foods, coolers and freezers.
• Wrap, label, date and store foods to maintain freshness under sanitary guidelines.

Skills

Standing & walking

Lifting up to 40 lbs

Lifting up to 20 lbs

Job description

The hourly wage range for this position is $16.00 - $18.00 / hour, based on applicable experience.

Prep 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 prep 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 Prep Cook, You’ll Be Part Of Our Enduring Legacy And Exciting Growth. Here’s What You Can Expect.

• Application of professional culinary techniques and procedures
• Cut, weigh, and prepare food items following company procedures and recipes.
• Rotate refrigerated products and dry goods in accordance with company‑approved policies and procedures, always using the FIFO method.
• Maintain the proper temperatures for all foods and coolers and freezers.
• Wrap, label, date and store all food items properly to maintain freshness and quality under strict sanitary guidelines.

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 time
• Occasionally lifting up to 40 pounds
• Frequently lifting up to and over 20 pounds

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.

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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.