AeroCareers Job Posting: Dishwasher - No Experience! at Olive Garden. This is a Part-Time role in Santa Maria, CA, USA, CA. Salary: $16 - $21.

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Dishwasher - No Experience!

Posted on October 24, 2025

Santa Maria, CA, USA, CA Part-Time $16 - $21
Olive Garden is a renowned restaurant brand known for its warm hospitality, delicious Italian-inspired cuisine, and a family-friendly atmosphere. With a strong commitment to creating a welcoming environment for both guests and team members, Olive Garden prides itself on its high standards of food quality, service, and cleanliness. As part of the Darden Restaurants family, Olive Garden emphasizes a culture where employees are valued and have opportunities to grow and advance in their careers. They prioritize employee wellbeing by implementing robust health and safety practices to maintain a clean and safe environment for all. This focus on safety extends to rigorous sanitation protocols and ensuring the wellness of every team member, thereby fostering a workplace that feels like family. The Dishwasher role at Olive Garden is vital to the overall guest experience and the smooth operation of the restaurant. This position involves ensuring that all kitchenware, including plates, glassware, utensils, and other items, are impeccably cleaned and sanitized. The dishwasher plays a key role in maintaining cleanliness and safety standards throughout the restaurant by also sanitizing guest and team member touchpoints. Olive Garden is currently offering this position with a competitive hourly wage ranging from $16.50 to $21.00, along with flexible scheduling options designed to help employees balance work with personal commitments such as schooling, childcare, and family care. In addition to a great pay structure, team members gain access to an extensive benefits package. This includes free employee meals from a limited menu, weekly pay cycles, anniversary pay bonuses, and paid sick leave which accrues from day one of employment, paid family and medical leave after one year of service, and medical/dental insurance options. Olive Garden also offers ongoing training programs aimed at building critical skills for current and future roles along with discounts on a wide range of products and services such as cellphones, travel, and electronics. Employees can further benefit from a 401(k) savings plan with company matching after one year and career advancement opportunities, noting that over half of Olive Garden’s managers were promoted from hourly positions. Joining Olive Garden as a dishwasher means becoming part of a supportive and inclusive family that values dedication, hard work, and a shared commitment to excellence. Team members are encouraged to grow their skills and careers while playing an essential part in delivering exceptional dining experiences to guests. By upholding the highest standards of cleanliness and safety, dishwasher employees help create an environment that guests trust and enjoy, making every meal special and memorable. Olive Garden invites motivated individuals to apply and become the newest member of their family, where they can thrive both professionally and personally.
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • ability to stand for extended periods
  • basic understanding of sanitation standards
  • ability to work flexible schedules including weekends and holidays
  • team player attitude
  • reliable and punctual
  • willing to learn and take direction