Line Cook - Quick Hire!

Olive Garden is a renowned casual dining restaurant chain specializing in Italian-American cuisine. Known for its warm and inviting atmosphere, Olive Garden aims to provide guests with a memorable dining experience through authentic Italian dishes, excellent service, and a family-friendly environment. The company emphasizes a commitment to quality food, hospitality, and a culture that values each team member as part of a larger family. Olive Garden operates numerous locations nationwide and is continuously growing, providing diverse career opportunities in the hospitality and food service industry. This position is for a line cook role at Olive Garden, offering a chance to become a vital part of a dedicated team focused on food excellence and guest satisfaction. While pay varies by location, Olive Garden ensures competitive wages aligned with regional standards. The employment type is typically full-time or part-time, offering flexible schedules to accommodate various life commitments such as school, childcare, or family care. As a line cook, you will be responsible for preparing and executing recipes with precision, maintaining high standards of safety and sanitation, and contributing to the overall guest experience by ensuring that every dish meets Olive Garden's quality and presentation standards. Working at Olive Garden goes beyond just cooking; it’s about being part of a winning family that supports growth and development. The company provides ongoing training to help employees build critical skills for current and future roles, emphasizing career advancement opportunities. In fact, more than 50% of Olive Garden managers are promoted from hourly positions, highlighting the potential for upward mobility within the organization. Olive Garden prioritizes the health and safety of its team and guests, following strict sanitation protocols and wellness standards. The role is essential in upholding these standards to create a safe dining environment for everyone. Additionally, Olive Garden recognizes the importance of work-life balance, offering benefits such as paid sick leave, paid family and medical leave, and flexible scheduling. Joining Olive Garden means joining a community that values its people and their contributions. The restaurant provides numerous benefits including weekly pay, anniversary pay, medical and dental insurance, discounts on various products and services, and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching after one year of service. Employees also enjoy perks like free meals and more, making Olive Garden a supportive and rewarding workplace. If you have a passion for Italian cuisine and the culinary arts, and you thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, then Olive Garden is the place for you to grow your career.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior cooking or kitchen experience preferred
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to follow recipes and food preparation guidelines
• Willingness to learn and grow within the company
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment