Prep Cook Part-Time Naperville

Financial Edge; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Holiday bonus

Meal discounts

No late-night shifts

Family owned

Job summary

Egg Harbor in Naperville is seeking a Prep Cook to support our Culinary Back-of-House team. Shifts start early with no late-night work, and scheduling is flexible, especially on weekends and holidays.

You will prep ingredients, label and stock food, and assist with basic cooking duties while maintaining a clean, sanitized workstation. Training is provided, and there are opportunities to grow within the kitchen.

Qualifications

• Some kitchen experience is a plus, with training provided for all stations.
• Prep cook duties include organizing and labeling food items in storage and coolers, and sanitizing workstation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for entrees and sauces, including washing and chopping produce, slicing meat, and measuring seasonings.
• Label and stock all food items in their proper place and ensure easy access.
• Perform prep list tasks, basic cooking duties, and assist in assembling simple dishes.
• Assist with other kitchen duties as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen and sanitize surfaces at end of day.
• Comply with food sanitation guidelines and safety rules.

Skills

Food handling

Sanitation practices

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Job description

The “Culinary Support Team” includes the prep cook, dishwasher, and stocking roles. Hospitality Support Team members will help to support the Culinary Core team in ensuring the back of house is running efficiently to help ensure the best guest experience.

Help us prep for success…. Join our “Culinary Support Team” as a Prep Cook!

At Egg Harbor, we are committed to building an ever-growing base of regular customers in the communities that we serve. We do this by maintaining our standard of excellence, providing a warm and family-friendly atmosphere, and serving a wide variety of food. As part of our team, you will be integral in our goal. When asked “Where should we go to eat?” We want Egg Harbor to be the first and unanimous answer. You are integral in us achieving this goal. You will work as part of a team, having new and inspiring interactions with guests and team members alike daily. All this leading to both you and our customers leaving Egg Harbor every day feeling fulfilled, accomplished, and excited to return tomorrow.

Shifts start and end early, so you’ll never work at night. Scheduling is generally flexible if you understand that our busiest days are on the weekends and holidays. We are closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Our back‑of‑house team members take pride in the quality and presentation of the dishes we serve. While some experience is a plus, extensive training on any or all stations is available for anyone willing to learn. If you enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment with an entire team supporting you and your growth, We promote from within, and there are many opportunities to grow and advance your career.

A Prep Cook is responsible for providing a supportive role to kitchen staff in the preparation of meals and ingredients. Their duties include organizing and labeling food items in storage rooms and coolers, performing tasks like chopping ingredients, and sanitizing their workstation during and after shifts.

Prep cooks are also responsible for, but not limited to:

• Prepare ingredients to be used in entrees and sauces, including washing and chopping produce, slicing meat, measuring seasonings, and other food handling.
• Place prepared cooking ingredients in the assigned workstation according to recipes.
• Label and stock all food items in their proper place and ensure they are easily accessible.
• Perform prep list tasks, basic cooking duties, and assist in assembling simple dishes.
• Assist with other kitchen duties, as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, making sure all waste is removed and the surfaces are sanitized at the end of the day.
• Comply with food sanitation guidelines and safety rules.

Perks of the Job:

• Flexible schedule, holiday bonus, PTO, meal discounts, no late-night shifts (last seating is at 2:00 PM; shift end times vary based on assigned duties and business needs), family owned (never franchised), etc.