Line Cook
Content + Source + Freshness • 03 Mar 2026 • 95% confidence
Offer value
The line cook position offers a strong hourly wage, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for significant career advancement within a culinary setting.
- High hourly pay between $21 to $25
- Strong benefits, including health insurance and paid time off
- Good opportunities for culinary skill development
Pros
- Competitive hourly wage ($21.00 - $25.00).
- Strong benefits including health insurance and paid time off.
- Opportunities for skill development and advancement in the culinary field.
Cons
- High-pressure environment can be stressful.
- Requires some experience, which may limit accessibility for beginners.
- Physically demanding role that requires standing for long periods.
Who it's for
Intermediate • Part-time on-site
Good fit
- Experienced cooks wanting to refine their trade
- Individuals passionate about cooking and restaurant work
- Those looking for solid pay and benefits in culinary roles
Not recommended for
- Completely inexperienced individuals
- Candidates who cannot work in demanding environments
- Those unwilling to learn and adapt in kitchens
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
$21.00 - $25.00 / Hour
Overview
North Italia is Coming Soon to Walnut Creek!
Hiring begins in February – Apply today for early consideration!
Line 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 authentic Italian dishes from scratch following the recipe to produce consistent results
- Know and comply with standard cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen practices
- Cook a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items using broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and a variety of other kitchen equipment
- 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. A minimum of 2 years of experience is preferred. 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 all North 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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