Prep Cook

North Italia; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

North Italia is looking for Prep Cooks who are passionate about making delicious Italian dishes from scratch. This position offers solid pay, flexible scheduling, and comprehensive health benefits after part-time hours. Join a supportive team in a vibrant work environment that values career growth and quality food preparation.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision

Paid time off

Free shift meals

35% discount when dining in

Next day pay eligibility

GED and Associates Degree program

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Good English communication skills.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Italian dishes from scratch while following recipes.
• Complete prep lists and effectively run stations.
• Follow sanitation standards and keep workstations clean.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Job description

Compensation Range

$16.50 - $21.00 / Hour
Overview

Prep Cooks – solid pay with room to grow!

North Italia is offering:

• Flexible scheduling, consistent hours
• Health benefits including medical, dental and vision (after 25 hours/week average)
• Paid time off (after 25 hours/week average)
• Free shift meals
• 35% discount for your party when dining in as a guest
• Eligible for up to 50% next day pay (exclusions apply)
• A no cost GED and Associates Degree program
• Career growth opportunities

Handmade With Love From Scratch Daily
Whether you’re looking for a change or starting a career from scratch, North is the perfect place for you. From our Prosciutto pizza to the house specialty Bolognese, we take great pride in serving exceptional handmade Italian dishes. We’re also committed to supporting our employees with advancement opportunities, perks, and a positive environment. North is more than an Italian restaurant—it’s a family of servers, hosts, managers, and chefs dedicated to crafting the perfect Italian meal for our guests. If that sounds like you, there’s a place for you here.

Responsibilities

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Prepare our delicious Italian dishes from scratch while following the recipe to produce consistent results
• Complete your prep list, effectively run your station during the shift, follow all specs, and stock food as needed
• Rinse and cut raw food products
• Portion all the products, follow the recipes, and always ensure the plate presentation looks beautiful
• Keep it clean! Follow the sanitation standards, make sure your work station stays clean and organized, and follow all of the food handling standards

Qualifications:

You need to be:

Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and, while experience is preferred, it’s not required. You should have good English communication skills, comforle standing for long periods of time, and able to lift up to 50 pounds.

About the Company

Why us?

Become a valuable member of our team and you will discover more than just a culinary gem. We have a successful and professional work environment with opportunities for growth. Our competitive wages combined with a 35% discount at allNorth Italia locations make this a team you simply must be a part of.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas, perspectives, backgrounds and experiences to apply. We offer reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities.

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You need to be:

Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and, while experience is preferred, it’s not required. You should have good English communication skills, comforle standing for long periods of time, and able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Prepare our delicious Italian dishes from scratch while following the recipe to produce consistent results
• Complete your prep list, effectively run your station during the shift, follow all specs, and stock food as needed
• Rinse and cut raw food products
• Portion all the products, follow the recipes, and always ensure the plate presentation looks beautiful
• Keep it clean! Follow the sanitation standards, make sure your work station stays clean and organized, and follow all of the food handling standards