Dishwasher - No Experience!
Posted on October 24, 2025
Olive Garden is a well-established casual dining restaurant chain known for its warm hospitality, Italian-American cuisine, and family-friendly environment. With numerous locations across the country, Olive Garden prides itself on offering a welcoming atmosphere where guests can enjoy quality food and exceptional service. The company emphasizes a culture of teamwork, respect, and continuous growth, making it a popular employer in the hospitality industry. They are committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety, and guest satisfaction to ensure a memorable dining experience for all visitors.
The role of a Dishwasher at Olive Garden is vital in supporting the smooth operation of the restaurant and enhancing the guest experience. Dishwashers are responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen and dining areas by thoroughly cleaning plates, glassware, utensils, and other kitchen equipment. This position is crucial to upholding the restaurant's health and safety standards, which Olive Garden prioritizes as part of their commitment to both team member wellness and guest satisfaction. As a dishwasher, you will play an essential part in the daily operations, ensuring that all dishware is impeccably clean and readily available to the kitchen and serving staff.
This position offers flexible scheduling to accommodate various personal commitments such as school, childcare, or family care, which is perfect for individuals seeking work-life balance. The hourly wage ranges from $15 to $17 per hour, accompanied by weekly pay to ensure timely compensation. Employees enjoy a range of benefits including paid sick leave that accrues with hours worked, paid family and medical leave after one year of service, and access to medical and dental insurance. Olive Garden also supports career growth through ongoing training and advancement opportunities, encouraging team members to build critical skills and progress within the company hierarchy. A notable aspect of the company's culture is their promotion of internal candidates with over 50 percent of managers having started as hourly employees.
Other benefits include free employee meals with a limited menu, anniversary pay, discounts on cellphones, travel, and electronics, as well as a 401(k) savings plan with company matching after one year of service. The working environment fosters teamwork and a sense of belonging, making employees feel like part of a family. Olive Garden takes pride in its safe and sanitary workplaces, ensuring all team members have the best conditions to thrive and contribute to guest satisfaction. Joining Olive Garden as a dishwasher means becoming part of a supportive and dynamic team dedicated to delivering an unforgettable dining experience.
                - high school diploma or equivalent preferred
 - ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
 - ability to stand for extended periods
 - physical ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
 - strong work ethic
 - willingness to follow company policies and procedures