Dishwasher - No Experience!

Olive Garden is a renowned casual dining restaurant chain known for its warm hospitality, Italian-inspired cuisine, and family-friendly atmosphere. As part of a leading restaurant group, Olive Garden has built a solid reputation by delivering exceptional dining experiences and maintaining high standards for food quality, customer service, and cleanliness. The company values its team members and places great emphasis on creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where everyone feels like family. Employment with Olive Garden offers opportunities to grow and learn, with a commitment to employee well-being and career advancement. This position features variable pay depending on location, reflecting local market conditions, and includes a host of valuable benefits designed to support employees both personally and professionally. The role of a dishwasher at Olive Garden is vital to the restaurant's daily operations and overall guest satisfaction. Dishwashers are responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation throughout the restaurant, particularly in the kitchen and dining areas. This includes cleaning and sanitizing plates, glassware, utensils, and various touchpoints used by guests and team members. By ensuring that all dishware and kitchen tools are spotless and ready for use, dishwashers play a key role in supporting kitchen staff and helping the restaurant operate efficiently. A clean and safe dining environment is essential for delivering an outstanding guest experience, and dishwashers contribute significantly to this by upholding rigorous health and safety standards. Working as a dishwasher at Olive Garden offers more than just a job; it is an opportunity to join a team that feels like family. The company provides flexible schedules to help team members balance work with other personal commitments such as school, childcare, or family care. Meal benefits are included with free employee meals offered on a limited menu, ensuring team members have access to nourishing food while on shift. Weekly pay helps employees manage their finances regularly, and anniversary pay rewards loyalty and long-term service. In addition to competitive compensation and flexible work arrangements, Olive Garden offers paid sick leave accruing at one hour for every 30 hours worked from the day of hire. Paid family and medical leave is also available, providing up to two weeks of leave after one year of service. Health benefits include comprehensive medical and dental insurance plans to support employees’ well-being. Continuous training opportunities are provided to build critical skills essential for current roles and future career advancement. Employees also enjoy discounts on cellphones, travel, electronics, and more, along with a 401(k) savings plan featuring company matching contributions after one year of service. Career growth is strongly encouraged at Olive Garden, with over 50% of management roles filled by team members promoted from hourly positions. This underscores the company’s commitment to recognizing hard work and dedication with real advancement opportunities. The dishwasher role serves as an entry point into a rewarding career path within the hospitality industry where employees are valued and supported. Joining Olive Garden means becoming part of a culture that prioritizes the safety, wellness, and development of every team member, making it a truly welcoming place to work and grow.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work flexible schedules including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Must be able to stand for long periods and lift heavy items
• Commitment to following safety and sanitation guidelines
• Ability to work efficiently in a team environment
• Good communication skills
• Willingness to learn and adapt