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Prairie Chef Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Prep Cook

Lombard, IL · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

June 6, 2025 Job Summar y Prepares food items to be used in a full range of cooking methods as directed by the Chef or Food Service Manager. About Prairie Food Co-op Prairie Food Co-op is a community ...

Prep Cook

Lombard, IL · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

June 6, 2025 Job Summar y Prepares food items to be used in a full range of cooking methods as directed by the Chef or Food Service Manager. About Prairie Food Co-op Prairie Food Co-op is a community ...

Butcher

Mayetta, KS · On-site

$25.71/hr

Prairie Band Casino & Resort offers an attractive benefits package including medical (casino pays ... Complete weekly work schedules, utilizing input from Executive Chef, and focusing on protecting ...

Butcher

Mayetta, KS · On-site

$14.25 - $19/hr

Prairie Band Casino & Resort offers an attractive benefits package including medical (casino pays ... Complete weekly work schedules, utilizing input from Executive Chef, and focusing on protecting ...

CHEF

Eden Prairie, MN · On-site

$22/hr

* We are hiring immediately for full time CHEF positions ... Location : United Health Group - 11000 Optum Circle, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Note: online ...

* We are hiring immediately for full time CHEF positions ... Location : United Health Group - 11000 Optum Circle, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Note: online ...

* We are hiring immediately for a part time CHEF position. * Location ... Battle Ground Public Schools - 11104 Northeast 149th Street, Brush Prairie, WA 98606. Note: online ...

* We are hiring immediately for full time CHEF positions ... Location : United Health Group - 11000 Optum Circle, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Note: online ...

Cook

Lombard, IL · On-site

$18 - $23/hr

June 6, 2025 30 Prepared Foods Job Summary Prepares food items to be used in a full range of cooking methods as directed by the Chef or Food Service Manager. About Prairie Food Co-op Prairie Food Co ...

Cook

Lombard, IL · On-site

$18 - $23/hr

June 6, 2025 30 Prepared Foods Job Summary Prepares food items to be used in a full range of cooking methods as directed by the Chef or Food Service Manager. About Prairie Food Co-op Prairie Food Co ...

Tooling Engineer

Naperville, IL · On-site

$105K - $145K/yr

... Prairie, MN. Our Team Molex brings together innovation and technology to deliver electronic ... At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ...

Product Pricing Manager

Eden Prairie, MN · On-site

$115K - $150K/yr

This is an onsite role based in Lisle, IL or Eden Prairie, Minnesota What You Will Do * Partner ... At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ...

Cook

Lombard, IL · On-site

$18 - $23/hr

June 6, 2025 30 Prepared Foods Job Summary Prepares food items to be used in a full range of cooking methods as directed by the Chef or Food Service Manager. About Prairie Food Co-op Prairie Food Co ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for prairie chef in the United States is $63,994.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $75,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Prairie Chef job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 46% Full Time, 52% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,994 per year, or $30.8 per hour.

Prep Cook

Lombard, IL • On-site

Prairie Food Co-op
Food Services and Drinking Places • 11 - 50 employees

$16 - $20/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 9 days ago


Job description

Job Type
Part-time
Description
Prep Cook
DEPARTMENT:30 Prepared Foods
REPORTS TO: Food Service Manager
PAY CLASSIFICATION: Hourly Non-Exempt
LAST UPDATED: June 6, 2025
Job Summary
Prepares food items to be used in a full range of cooking methods as directed by the Chef or Food Service Manager.
About Prairie Food Co-op
Prairie Food Co-op is a community-owned and democratically operated grocery store dedicated to strengthening our economy and creating a marketplace for transparently labeled, local, organic and sustainable food.
Essential Job Duties
  • Chopping, slicing, and cutting of food items with accuracy and precision
  • Assists the Cooks and Chefs with food preparation and cooking duties
  • Proper labeling, dating and storage of prepared food items
  • Performs cleaning tasks
  • Wash dishes as needed/necessary

Additional Duties
  • Assist in catering and special projects as assigned

Essential Skills
  • Good customer service skills for both internal and external customers
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to take direction and work independently
  • Ability to multi-task and good organizational skills
  • Ability to work under a deadline and extra hours if needed
  • Utilize a wide variety of kitchen tools and utensils, including chopping knives

Requirements
Essential Mental & Physical Requirements
  • Ability to read and follow recipes accurately
  • Works with guidance from Department Manager
  • Performs a variety of tasks as dictated by department demands
  • Standing for long periods, bending, walking, reaching, and sitting
  • Ability to climb up and down stepladders and stairs daily
  • Able to lift and carry up 50 lbs. as needed throughout the day

Experience and Educational Requirements
  • There are no educational requirements, though prior prep cook experience is a plus.

Other Qualifications
  • Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA & other federal, state & local standards - including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
  • Ability to maintain reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA & other federal, state and local standards
  • Compliance with all personnel policies

Important Disclaimer Notice
The job duties, elements and responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that the employee may be required to perform. The Co-op does reserve the right to revise this job description at any time and require employees to perform other job duties as assigned.
Salary Description
$16.00 - $20.00 per hour