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APOSTOLIC CHRISTIAN RESTMOR INC

Cook

Morton, IL · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

Prepares and cooks a variety of meals for residents and staff utilizing recipes and ingredients provided. Provides oversight over evening dietary staff. Essential Job Duties: * Prepares and cooks a ...

Denny's

Cook

Bloomington, IL · On-site

$13.25 - $17.75/hr

Work collaboratively with other cooks, servers, and restaurant staff. * Follow direction from management and shift leaders. * Contribute to a positive, professional, and team-oriented work ...

Epiphany Farms Hospitality Group

Cook

Bloomington, IL

$16 - $20/hr

Work closely with chefs, cooks, and other team members to support successful service WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR * Professional cooking experience required * Full-service restaurant kitchen experience ...

Lincoln Village Healthcare Center

Cook

Lincoln, IL · On-site

$15.50/hr

Cook Department: Dietary Reports To: Director of Dietary Services FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Location: Lincoln Village Healthcare Center, Lincoln, IL PAY: $15.50 per hour HOURS: 6:00AM - 2:00PM, every ...

Hopedale Medical Complex

Cook

Hopedale, IL

$17 - $18/hr

Cook Cook - Full-Time About Hopedale Medical Complex For more than 70 years, Hopedale Medical Complex has provided exceptional, patient-centered healthcare close to home. We are an independent ...

Guernsey Holdings LLC

Cook

Normal, IL · On-site

$13.75 - $18.25/hr

This position cooks, prepares, and packages product. Job Duties: * Cook, prepare, and package food product pursuant to operational and quality standards * Operate dresser, front swamp, back swamp ...

Hopedale Medical Complex

Cook

Hopedale, IL · On-site

$17/hr

Cook Cook - Full-Time About Hopedale Medical Complex For more than 70 years, Hopedale Medical Complex has provided exceptional, patient-centered healthcare close to home. We are an independent ...

Hopedale Medical Complex

Cook

Hopedale, IL · On-site

$17/hr

Cook Cook - Full-Time About Hopedale Medical Complex For more than 70 years, Hopedale Medical Complex has provided exceptional, patient-centered healthcare close to home. We are an independent ...

Sonic Drive-In

Cook

Normal, IL · On-site

$13.75 - $18.25/hr

This position cooks, prepares, and packages product. Job Duties: * Cook, prepare, and package food product pursuant to operational and quality standards * Operate dresser, front swamp, back swamp ...

Hopedale Medical Complex

Cook

Hopedale, IL · On-site

$17/hr

Cook Cook - Full-Time About Hopedale Medical Complex For more than 70 years, Hopedale Medical Complex has provided exceptional, patient-centered healthcare close to home. We are an independent ...

Hopedale Medical Complex

Cook

Hopedale, IL · On-site

$17/hr

Cook Cook - Full-Time About Hopedale Medical Complex For more than 70 years, Hopedale Medical Complex has provided exceptional, patient-centered healthcare close to home. We are an independent ...

Hopedale Medical Complex

Cook

Hopedale, IL · On-site

$17/hr

Cook Cook - Full-Time About Hopedale Medical Complex For more than 70 years, Hopedale Medical Complex has provided exceptional, patient-centered healthcare close to home. We are an independent ...

Hopedale Medical Complex

Cook

Hopedale, IL

$16 - $18/hr

Cook Cook - Full-Time About Hopedale Medical Complex For more than 70 years, Hopedale Medical Complex has provided exceptional, patient-centered healthcare close to home. We are an independent ...

Sonic

Cook

Normal, IL · On-site

$13.75 - $18.25/hr

This position cooks, prepares, and packages product. Job Duties: * Cook, prepare, and package food product pursuant to operational and quality standards * Operate dresser, front swamp, back swamp ...

Hopedale Medical Complex

Cook

Hopedale, IL · On-site

$17 - $18/hr

Cook - Full-Time About Hopedale Medical Complex For more than 70 years, Hopedale Medical Complex has provided exceptional, patient-centered healthcare close to home. We are an independent, nonprofit ...

Hopedale MC

Cook

Hopedale, IL · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

Cook - Full-Time About Hopedale Medical Complex For more than 70 years, Hopedale Medical Complex has provided exceptional, patient-centered healthcare close to home. We are an independent, nonprofit ...

Hopedale MC

Cook

Hopedale, IL · On-site

$17 - $18/hr

Cook - Full-Time About Hopedale Medical Complex For more than 70 years, Hopedale Medical Complex has provided exceptional, patient-centered healthcare close to home. We are an independent, nonprofit ...

Oberweis Dairy

Grill & Line Cook

Bloomington, IL · On-site

$15 - $19/hr

Grill & Line Cook Reports to: Manager / Assistant Manager / Shift Leader We are looking for a line cook to prepare food to the exact specifications and to set up stations for menu. The successful ...

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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for cooks job in Bloomington, IL is $15.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.93 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Cooks Job vs Kitchen Assistants?

AspectCooks JobKitchen Assistants
CredentialsFood safety certification, culinary trainingBasic food handling knowledge
Work EnvironmentCommercial kitchens, restaurants, hotelsSupport roles in kitchens, prep areas
Employer & Industry UsageRestaurants, catering, hospitalityFood service establishments, cafeterias
Job FocusPreparing, cooking, plating dishesAssisting with prep, cleaning, stocking

While both Cooks and Kitchen Assistants work in food service environments, Cooks are responsible for preparing and cooking dishes, often requiring culinary skills and certifications. Kitchen Assistants support cooks by handling prep work and cleaning tasks. The roles complement each other but differ in responsibilities and qualifications.

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Infographic showing various Cooks Job job openings in Bloomington, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $31,981 per year, or $15.4 per hour.

Cook

APOSTOLIC CHRISTIAN RESTMOR INC

Morton, IL • On-site

$16 - $20/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Apostolic Christian Restmor in Morton, IL is looking for an evening Cook!

Position Summary:

Prepares and cooks a variety of meals for residents and staff utilizing recipes and ingredients provided.  Provides oversight over evening dietary staff.

Essential Job Duties:

  • Prepares and cooks a variety of menu items including regular and special diet entrees, side dishes, sauces and dessert items using standard recipes and cooking techniques.
  • Evaluates varieties of raw and cooked food items to decide if they are fresh and whether cooked foods are done by their appearance, consistency, texture, and temperature.
  • Plans, coordinates, and times work assignments to assure food items are prepared and ready for service and are at the proper temperature according to established standards.
  • Prepares an entire meal which requires coordinating the cooking of several items with different cooking times to produce a complete meal on time and at the proper temperature.
  • Provides supervision over evening dining services staff, involving Director of Dining Services as needed.
  • Adjusts standardized recipes for large quantity cooking.  Utilizes standard formulas to adjust ingredients in standard recipes when altering number of servings required.  Proportions meal items on plate ware in support of resident and staff meal service.
  • Provides assistance in kitchen management.  Maintains rotation of food inventories to prevent spoilage.  Labels food that is opened before it is stored.  Completes food production worksheets as needed.  Documents hot food temperatures assuring temperature standards are met and takes corrective action as needed. 
  • Uses, maintains, and cleans tools and specialized equipment such as vertical steamer, deep fat fryer, griddle, steam jacket kettle, mixer, meat slicer, and convection oven.  Washes dishes, glasses, and flatware as needed.  Operates a mechanical dishwasher.  Cleans equipment, storage areas, walls and ceilings, floors, work tables, walk-in refrigerators, and duckboards.  Sweeps and mops floors.  Disposes of garbage and trash.  Carries supplies between storerooms, kitchen, and serving areas.
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • High school graduate or equivalent
  • Previous quantity cooking experience in commercial food service environment preferred
  • Experience with cooking in hospitality foodservice/healthcare environment preferred
  • Able to read and understand recipes, weights, and measures
  • This is a full-time role requiring candidates to work four weekdays, every other weekend, and a holiday rotation.  Shift are traditionally 11:00am-7:00pm.

Physical Demands:

Walking and standing most of the work shift. Frequent stooping, stretching, bending, and reaching.  Lifting up to 50lbs. Pushing/pulling up to 100lbs.  Daily exposure to potentially hazardous equipment such as knives and slicer and some exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals. Exposure to hot environment and extreme temperatures in walk-in refrigerators and freezers.

Benefits:

All employees are eligible for benefits, which vary by status (full, part-time, etc.). A summary of benefits offered can be found by clicking on the "Benefits Summary" link at the bottom right of this page:  https://www.acrestmor.org/work-here

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