Line Cook - $16 to $20 per HOUR

Olive Garden is a well-known Italian restaurant chain that prides itself on delivering authentic Italian cuisine and a family-friendly dining experience. Established as a leader in the casual dining industry, Olive Garden enjoys a loyal customer base due to its commitment to quality food, exceptional customer service, and a warm, inviting atmosphere. The company emphasizes its core values of teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement, creating a vibrant environment for both guests and employees. Olive Garden’s success is underpinned by its dedication to maintaining high health and safety standards, ensuring both guests and team members feel safe and valued. Employing thousands across numerous locations, Olive Garden fosters career growth and provides meaningful opportunities in a supportive setting. This line cook position is a vital role within the Olive Garden team. As a line cook, you will be responsible for preparing and executing menu items with consistency, passion, and precision. Your role directly impacts the guest dining experience by ensuring plates are beautifully presented and recipes are followed correctly. Olive Garden expects line cooks to have a strong passion for food and a commitment to maintaining the highest levels of safety and sanitation. The restaurant provides flexible schedules to accommodate life commitments such as school and family care, alongside competitive pay that varies by location. The company offers comprehensive benefits including paid sick leave, medical and dental insurance, weekly pay, anniversary pay, and a 401(k) savings plan with a company match after one year of service. Additionally, team members enjoy perks such as free employee meals, ongoing training, and discounts on various products and services. Advancement opportunities are plentiful, with over fifty percent of managers promoted from hourly positions. Olive Garden truly values its employees as part of one big family, emphasizing community, growth, and respect in every aspect of work. Joining Olive Garden means becoming part of an esteemed brand where your contributions help deliver memorable dining experiences and uphold a culture of excellence.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience in a kitchen setting preferred
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Capacity to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Strong attention to detail
• Basic knowledge of food safety and hygiene
• Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately