Prep Cook

Job overview

The Prep Cook role is onsite in Schaumburg, Illinois. The listed pay is $18–$20 per hour. The position supports Benihana’s restaurant kitchen and its dining service. The cook prepares menu items to recipe, portion, and plating standards while maintaining food safety and an organized work area. The role supports daily preparation and service in coordination with back-of-house and front-of-house teams.

What you'll do

• Prepare dishes at the assigned station
• follow recipes, portioning, and plating standards
• process food tickets accurately
• maintain cleanliness, organization, and food safety
• assist with daily prep, stocking, and kitchen setup
• coordinate with kitchen and service teams
• complete tasks assigned by chefs and sous chefs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

prep cook

schaumburg il

benihana

restaurant kitchen

food preparation

food safety

kitchen setup

inventory stocking

teamwork

$18–$20/hr

night and weekend availability

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time restaurant employees
• 401(k)
• employee dining discounts or complimentary onsite meals
• paid time off
• employee assistance program
• commuter and dependent care benefits.

Why this role

The posting requires availability for nights, weekends, and holidays.

About the employer

Benihana - Schaumburg is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.