Prep Cook — Growth, Benefits & Team Perks

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

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.