Prep Cook

North Italia; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

North Italia is seeking Prep Cooks to join their team in Meridian, Idaho. The role involves preparing delicious Italian dishes while ensuring high standards of cleanliness and presentation. With flexible scheduling and competitive pay, this position offers opportunities for career growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision

Paid time off

Free shift meals

35% discount for dining in

Eligible for up to 50% next day pay

No cost GED and Associates Degree program

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience preferred but not required.
• Good communication skills needed.
• Must be comfortable standing for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Italian dishes from scratch, following recipes for consistency.
• Keep work station clean and organized, following sanitation standards.
• Complete prep list and effectively run the station during the shift.

Skills

English communication

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Comfortable in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Compensation Range

$16.00 - $19.00 / Hour

Overview

North Italia is NOW OPEN at The Village at Meridian!

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, comfortable 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.

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, comfortable 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