Line Cook - Quick Hire!
Posted on October 24, 2025
Olive Garden is a renowned restaurant chain known for its commitment to authentic Italian cuisine and exceptional dining experiences. Established with the vision of bringing the taste of Italy to communities around the world, Olive Garden prides itself on delivering high-quality food, warm hospitality, and a welcoming atmosphere that feels like home. As a part of a larger family of restaurants, Olive Garden emphasizes teamwork, employee growth, and community involvement, making it a sought-after employer in the hospitality industry.
This job opportunity is for the position of Line Cook at Olive Garden, offering an hourly wage ranging from $16.50 to $22. The role is integral to the kitchen staff, where precision, passion for food, and adherence to safety standards are paramount. As a Line Cook, you will be responsible for executing recipes with finesse, ensuring plate presentation meets the restaurant's high standards, and maintaining a clean and safe working environment. Olive Garden values team members who are dedicated to their craft and who contribute positively to the team dynamic.
Working at Olive Garden means more than just a job; it means joining a family that supports flexible schedules to help balance personal commitments such as school, childcare, or family care. Employees enjoy benefits including free meals from a limited menu, weekly pay, anniversary pay, paid sick leave accruing at one hour for every thirty hours worked, and paid family and medical leave after one year of service. Additionally, staff have access to medical and dental insurance, ongoing training to build critical skills, discounts on cellphones, travel, and electronics, a 401(k) savings plan with company match after one year, and opportunities for management career advancement. Impressively, over fifty percent of Olive Garden's managers have been promoted from hourly positions, underscoring the company’s commitment to internal growth and development.
Safety and sanitation are top priorities at Olive Garden. The restaurant enforces stringent standards to protect both team members and guests. Team member wellness is supported, and restaurants are maintained with the highest level of cleanliness, ensuring a safe dining environment. Olive Garden invites individuals who share a genuine passion for cooking and delivering memorable dining experiences to become part of its winning family. Joining Olive Garden as a Line Cook provides a platform to develop culinary skills, work in a dynamic team environment, and advance within a company that values its people.
If you are looking for a rewarding career in the food service industry with a respected brand that treats its employees like family, Olive Garden offers a compelling opportunity. Apply today to become part of a team that sets high standards and celebrates success together. At Olive Garden, we're all family here.
                - High school diploma or equivalent
 - Previous kitchen or food service experience preferred
 - Ability to follow health and safety guidelines
 - Strong communication skills
 - Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
 - Physical stamina to stand for long periods
 - Commitment to quality and teamwork