Cook

Job overview

The Cook role is onsite in Naperville, IL. Compensation is $15 to $18 per hour. Smashburger’s kitchen team prepares menu items and supports the restaurant’s guest experience. The cook prepares food to recipe standards, maintains quality and food safety, and works with teammates to keep kitchen operations efficient. The role also supports dining-area needs when required, contributing to a clean and welcoming restaurant.

What you'll do

• Prepare and cook menu items to recipe standards
• ensure food quality, accuracy, and efficiency
• work with teammates in a fast-paced kitchen
• maintain cleanliness and food safety
• operate grills, fryers, knives, and other kitchen equipment
• follow preparation, stocking, and closing systems
• support team members and assist in the dining area as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cook

restaurant kitchen

food preparation

food safety

grill

fryer

naperville il

smashburger

no experience required

training provided

$15-$18/hr

tip share

meal discount

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Tip share up to $2 per hour
• 50% meal discount
• flexible schedules
• referral bonuses
• medical, dental, and vision coverage and paid time off based on eligibility
• 401(k) match for employees 21 and older
• career growth
• free uniform and hat.

Why this role

No experience required; training is provided. Applicants must be at least 16 and able to work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

About the employer

Smashburger 1749 Naperville is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.