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Cooking Intern Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Lettuce Culinary Externship

Chicago, IL · On-site

$21 - $28/hr

Perform essential functions and key responsibilities listed in hourly (e.g., host, server, runner, busser, cook, etc.) for the assigned role determined by intern's supervising manager at designated ...

Perform essential functions and key responsibilities listed in hourly (e.g., host, server, runner, busser, cook, etc.) for the assigned role determined by intern's supervising manager at designated ...

Perform essential functions and key responsibilities listed in hourly (e.g., host, server, runner, busser, cook, etc.) for the assigned role determined by intern's supervising manager at designated ...

Restaurant Team Member

Cicero, IL · On-site

$12 - $15.75/hr

... Hot Cooks, Line, Local Store Marketing Coordinator, Host/Cashier, Prep Person, ProStart Intern, Meat Cutter, Utility Person, and Servers. Opportunities may vary based on location. If a current ...

Restaurant Team Member

Bolingbrook, IL · On-site

$11.75 - $15.50/hr

... Hot Cooks, Line, Local Store Marketing Coordinator, Host/Cashier, Prep Person, ProStart Intern, Meat Cutter, Utility Person, and Servers. Opportunities may vary based on location. If a current ...

Restaurant Team Member

Aurora, IL · On-site

$14 - $16/hr

... Hot Cooks, Line, Local Store Marketing Coordinator, Host/Cashier, Prep Person, ProStart Intern, Meat Cutter, Utility Person, and Servers. Opportunities may vary based on location. If a current ...

Restaurant Team Member

Joliet, IL · On-site

$11.50 - $15.25/hr

... Hot Cooks, Line, Local Store Marketing Coordinator, Host/Cashier, Prep Person, ProStart Intern, Meat Cutter, Utility Person, and Servers. Opportunities may vary based on location. If a current ...

Restaurant Team Member

Joliet, IL · On-site

$11.50 - $15.25/hr

... Hot Cooks, Line, Local Store Marketing Coordinator, Host/Cashier, Prep Person, ProStart Intern, Meat Cutter, Utility Person, and Servers. Opportunities may vary based on location. If a current ...

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How much do cooking intern jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for cooking intern in Chicago, IL is $17.20, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.86 and $19.33 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Cooking Intern vs Kitchen Assistant?

AspectCooking InternKitchen Assistant
CredentialsMay require culinary school enrollment or related courseworkHigh school diploma or equivalent often sufficient
Work EnvironmentLearning-focused, often in restaurants or culinary schoolsSupportive role in busy kitchens, assisting with basic tasks
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in culinary training programs and restaurantsWidely used in hospitality and food service industries
Search & Comparison IntentLooking to gain culinary experience or trainingSeeking entry-level support roles in kitchens

While both roles support kitchen operations, a Cooking Intern is typically a student gaining culinary skills through training programs, whereas a Kitchen Assistant provides hands-on support in daily kitchen tasks. The intern role emphasizes learning and skill development, often with educational credentials, while the assistant role focuses on assisting with routine tasks to ensure smooth kitchen functioning.

What are the most commonly searched types of Cooking jobs in Chicago, IL? The most popular types of Cooking jobs in Chicago, IL are:

Spring 2027 Start Dietitian Internship

Rogers Behavioral Health

Hinsdale, IL • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 10 days ago


Rogers Behavioral Health rating

6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

Based on 49 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

748th of 887 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Registered Dietitian Intern

The Registered Dietitian Intern provides individual and group nutrition interventions based on evaluation of the patient, family, and significant others, while considering the individual's cultural, ethnic, and personal needs and preferences. The nutrition care plan is monitored and revised as necessary through an interdisciplinary process.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Per program description and in partnership with your university, this internship may include duties of cognitive behavioral therapies in addition to social services. Specific details of the experience will be developed by Rogers in collaboration with your university and may include the following:

  • Provide group and individual nutrition therapy via the Nutrition Care Process (NCP).
  • Screen patients to identify those patients at nutritional risk via nursing assessment.
  • Complete dietitian assessments on individuals according to risk level following screening.
  • Provide individual nutrition therapy at a frequency necessary to meet the needs of the patient.
  • Provide meal/snack outings, grocery store tours, cooking groups, and life-skills groups as indicated by program schedule or the needs of patients.
  • Recommend the need for transitional feedings (from enteral to oral intake and vice-versa) and participates in the multidisciplinary team that determines the appropriate administration of nutrition therapies and food.
  • Provide individualized drug/nutrient interaction education as indicated and adjust the IPOC as needed.
Education/Training Requirements
  • Completed bachelor's degree and enrolled in a Master's degree program in Dietetics.
  • Successful completion of all Rogers onboarding training coursework is required prior to start.
  • Formal training in the management of aggressive patients (NCI) is required within sixty (60) days of date of placement. Annual re-certification is required and will be provided.
  • Successful completion of pre-placement background checks through the Rogers system is required.
  • Successful occupational health clearance from your provider is required

With a career at Rogers, you can look forward to a Total Rewards package of benefits, including:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Employee share program
  • Life/disability insurance
  • Flex spending accounts
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Health and wellness program
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)

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