Prep Cook

Lazy Dog Restaurants; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted supplemental benefits

Eligibility for an Emergency Financial

Discounts to theme parks

Pet insurance

Legal and Identity Theft Insurance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Lazy Dog Restaurants in Vernon Hills, IL is seeking experienced Full-Service Prep Cooks for the Vernon Hills location. You will prep from scratch at a high level and follow exact recipe specifications in a fast-paced kitchen.

Requirements include 2–5 years on a fast-paced line, food safety procedures, use of fresh ingredients, and solid English/Spanish communication. We offer benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience on a fast-paced line.
• Follow food safety procedures, prep list, and prepare recipes accurately.
• Use only fresh, high-quality ingredients.
• Ensure proper recipe displayed on monitor during prep and cooking.
• Maintain safe work environment; clean floors and PPE accordingly.
• Basic English/Spanish communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and recipes to standard specifications.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and PPE usage.
• Communicate clearly with team and supervisors.
• Support other kitchen staff as needed.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Team player

Guest-focused

Clear written and verbal communication

Education

High School diploma (preferred)

Tools

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Job description

Lazy Dog Restaurants - Vernon Hills, 1115 N Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Certified Great Place to Work 7 Years in a row! Prep Cook: At this location prep cooks earn $19 / hour.

If you thrive on flawless food handling, prepare from scratch at the highest level, and prepare food per the exact recipe specifications in a high-energy environment, then this is the job for you.

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 experienced Full-Service Prep Cooks:

• 2 to 5 years’ experience on a fast-paced line.
• Follow food safety procedures, daily prep list, prepare specific recipes for service; clean, sanitize and maintain equipment, utensils, and tools throughout kitchen.
• 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.
• You are safe and maintain a safe work environment by ensuring floor surfaces are clean, dry and free from debris.
• 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 and cleaning as needed
• Keep a clean and organized workstation.
• Guest focused and like to multi-task.
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrates basic English/Spanish communication skills.
• 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 - Vernon Hills, 1115 N Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States of America