Prep Cook

North Italia; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Paid time off

Free shift meals

Dining discount 35%

Next-day pay option

Education program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

North Italia in Madison, WI is seeking Prep Cooks to join our kitchen team. You’ll prepare Italian dishes from scratch, follow recipes, and help maintain high standards of cleanliness and station organization.

This entry-level role offers room to grow as you gain experience in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment. We offer compensation from $17.75 to $22.50 per hour, with flexible scheduling, medical/dental/vision benefits after 25+ hours/week, PTO, free shift meals, a 35% dining discount,

Qualifications

• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and, while experience is preferred, it’s not required.
• Good English communication skills.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Italian dishes from scratch following recipes for consistent results.
• Complete prep list, run station during shift, stock food as needed, rinse and cut raw ingredients.
• Portion products, follow recipes, and ensure plate presentation is appealing.
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organized work area per standards.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

English communication

Physical stamina

Lift up to 50 pounds

Job description

Compensation Range

$17.75 - $22.50 / 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

• 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 neededRinse 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

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

About the Company

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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.