Dishwasher - No Experience!

Olive Garden is a renowned casual dining restaurant chain well-known for its Italian-American cuisine, warm hospitality, and family-friendly atmosphere. As part of Darden Restaurants, Olive Garden has a longstanding reputation for offering memorable dining experiences to guests across the United States and beyond. The restaurant prides itself on fostering a welcoming environment not only for guests but also for team members, creating a culture where employees feel valued and supported. This specific opportunity is for the position of a Dishwasher at Olive Garden. This role is critical in maintaining the restaurant's cleanliness and ensuring the smooth operation behind the scenes. Dishwashers are fundamental to delivering excellent guest experiences by keeping all dining and kitchen areas sanitary, organized, and safe. At Olive Garden, compensation for this role varies depending on the location, recognizing regional differences in the cost of living and market rates. As a Dishwasher, you will be entrusted with operating dishwashing machinery, cleaning and sanitizing plates, glassware, utensils, and other kitchen items to precise standards. The role also involves maintaining cleanliness of guest and team member touchpoints throughout the restaurant, assisting in waste disposal, and supporting the kitchen staff as needed. Your efforts will directly impact the overall hygiene and safety standards of the restaurant, ensuring compliance with health regulations and fostering a pleasant dining environment. Olive Garden emphasizes a family-oriented culture where every team member is considered part of the 'family.' The restaurant prioritizes health and safety, implementing rigorous sanitation practices and encouraging team member wellness. They are dedicated to nurturing a supportive work atmosphere through ongoing training programs that help employees develop critical skills for current responsibilities and future career advancement. This position offers a variety of appealing benefits, including flexible scheduling to accommodate personal commitments like school and family care, a free employee meal from a limited menu, weekly pay, anniversary pay, and paid sick leave accruing at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked. After one year of service, employees may qualify for paid family and medical leave of up to two weeks. The role also comes with access to medical and dental insurance, various discounts on cellphones, travel, electronics, and more, as well as a 401(k) savings plan with company matching after one year. There are significant opportunities for career progression, with more than half of management positions being filled by employees promoted from hourly roles. Joining Olive Garden means becoming part of a celebrated brand that values hard work, teamwork, and mutual respect. As a Dishwasher, you will play a vital role in upholding the restaurant’s commitment to excellence, cleanliness, and guest satisfaction. If you are someone who enjoys working in a dynamic team environment, values high standards of cleanliness and safety, and wants to grow your career in the hospitality industry, this position at Olive Garden is an excellent fit. You will receive comprehensive support and resources to succeed and the chance to be a valuable member of a supportive and inclusive team. We invite you to consider this position as your next step in a rewarding career at Olive Garden, where indeed, 'We’re All Family Here!'

• high school diploma or equivalent
• ability to stand for extended periods
• ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• availability to work flexible schedules including weekends and holidays
• good physical health
• ability to work as part of a team
• commitment to maintaining cleanliness and safety standards