Line Cook - Quick Hire!

Olive Garden is a renowned casual dining restaurant specializing in Italian-American cuisine, known for its warm hospitality and family-friendly atmosphere. As a widespread and beloved establishment, Olive Garden focuses on delivering authentic Italian flavors, exceptional service, and creating memorable dining experiences for guests. With multiple locations offering varying compensation depending on the area, Olive Garden emphasizes career growth, employee development, and a welcoming work environment. The company prides itself on being a family where team members are valued and nurtured, fostering opportunities for advancement and continuous learning. The role of a line cook at Olive Garden is a crucial part of the kitchen team, responsible for preparing and cooking menu items to the highest quality standards. This position requires passion for food, commitment to excellence, and adherence to strict safety and sanitation protocols to ensure the wellbeing of both staff and guests. Line cooks play an essential role in maintaining consistency in recipes, portion control, and presentation, all while operating efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Employees in this role benefit from flexible scheduling options that help balance personal commitments like school or family care alongside work. The position offers a variety of benefits, including competitive pay that varies by location, weekly paychecks, paid sick leave, paid family and medical leave, and access to medical and dental insurance. Additionally, Olive Garden provides opportunities for ongoing training to develop valuable skills for this role and future positions, as well as a 401(k) plan with company matching after one year of service. Employees can enjoy perks like free meals on a limited menu, discounts on electronics, travel, and cellphones, anniversary pay, and the possibility of career advancement, with more than half of the management team promoted from hourly ranks. This comprehensive package reflects Olive Garden's commitment to its team, supporting their personal and professional growth within a safety-focused work environment. Joining Olive Garden means becoming part of a family where individual well-being and team collaboration are prioritized. The company maintains the highest safety standards and sanitation practices, emphasizing the health and wellness of employees as a foundation of its success. Those who thrive in this role are passionate about Italian cuisine, take pride in their craftsmanship, and enjoy working in a dynamic kitchen setting where teamwork is essential. Olive Garden warmly invites candidates eager to contribute their skills and enthusiasm to apply and become part of the #MyOliveGardenFam community, where every member matters and is supported.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior kitchen experience preferred
• Must be able to work flexible schedules including nights and weekends
• Ability to follow safety and sanitation standards
• Capable of standing for long periods
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Authorization to work in the country