Cooks

Homer's Ice Cream is a family-owned ice cream business rooted in our community, with retail, wholesale, and in-house production all under one roof. We're growing, and we're looking for a few dependable, hard-working cooks to join our kitchen team — both full-time and part-time.

The Role

We're hiring Cooks who can move confidently across every station in our kitchen. This isn't a one-station job — on any given shift you might be working the grill, flattop, and fryer, handling prep, plating, or helping keep the line moving during a rush. We need people who are versatile, fast on their feet, and serious about consistency and food safety.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and cook menu items on the grill, flattop, and fryer, following recipes and portioning standards
• Handle daily prep work — chopping, portioning, batching, and stocking stations before and during shifts
• Keep multiple stations running at once during busy periods without sacrificing quality or speed
• Follow food safety and sanitation standards at all times (proper storage, temperatures, labeling, dating)
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen — stations, equipment, walk-ins, and storage areas
• Communicate clearly with kitchen and front-of-house staff to keep orders accurate and on time
• Help monitor inventory and flag low stock or supply needs
• Support opening and closing kitchen duties as needed

What We're Looking For

• Prior cooking or kitchen experience preferred (line cook, prep cook, or similar) — not strictly required if you're a fast learner with a strong work ethic
• Comfortable working multiple stations (grill, flattop, fryer, prep) and switching between them under pressure
• Understanding of basic food safety practices; food handler certification a plus (or willingness to obtain one)
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a small, close-knit team
• Available to work a flexible schedule, including days, nights, and weekends
• Positive attitude and pride in doing consistent, quality work

Why Work With Us

• Family-owned business with a hands-on, supportive team
• Opportunity to learn the full kitchen operation, not just one station
• Room to grow as we grow

To apply, please submit your application.

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Language:

• English (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Food Handler Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Wilmette, IL 60091 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Homer's has been producing homemade ice cream for more than 80 years. With that kind of experience, we understand what it takes to develop a high-quality and savory ice cream. Critics and readers of Chicago Magazine and Bon Appétit, as well as judges from the American Tasting Institute, have awarded Homer's ice cream numerous accolades. By using fresh and natural ingredients for our ice creams and by still using the original recipe created by Gus Poulos in 1935, we make our ice cream with care.

Homer's is a fixture in the community known for the best quality product and excellent service.