Line Cook - $16 to $20 per HOUR
Posted on October 24, 2025
Olive Garden is a renowned Italian-themed restaurant chain known for its authentic cuisine and warm, family-friendly atmosphere. With a commitment to delivering high-quality Italian dishes and excellent customer service, Olive Garden has established itself as a leader in the casual dining segment. The company places a strong emphasis on team member wellbeing, safety, and ongoing career growth opportunities. Recognized for its dedication to maintaining high safety and sanitation standards, Olive Garden ensures both guest and employee health remain a top priority. This commitment to quality and community makes it a vibrant workplace where employees can grow their skills and careers within a welcoming environment.
The role of the line cook at Olive Garden is integral to the successful operation of the restaurant's kitchen. As a line cook, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of Italian recipes with attention to quality, timing, and presentation. This position requires a passion for food, an eye for detail, and unwavering dedication to safety and sanitation protocols. Alongside preparing delicious dishes, you will contribute to creating a memorable dining experience for guests while working collaboratively within a dynamic team. The position offers variable pay based on location, reflecting local market conditions and operational needs. This role also provides flexible scheduling options to accommodate life's other commitments such as school and family care, ensuring a healthy work-life balance. Olive Garden values its employees by offering comprehensive benefits including weekly pay, paid sick leave, medical and dental insurance, paid family and medical leave, and a 401(k) savings plan with company match after one year of service. With ongoing training programs and opportunities for career advancement, especially into management positions which over half of managers achieve by promotion from hourly roles, Olive Garden fosters both personal and professional growth. Joining Olive Garden means becoming part of a family-oriented team committed to excellence, quality, and hospitality.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Prior kitchen or food preparation experience preferred
- Ability to follow recipes and standards precisely
- Commitment to safety and sanitation
- Reliable and punctual
- Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
- Strong teamwork skills