Prep Cook - $15.49 to $20 per HOUR

Olive Garden is a renowned Italian restaurant chain famous for its warm hospitality and authentic Italian cuisine. With a strong commitment to creating a family-friendly environment, Olive Garden has established itself as a go-to destination for guests seeking a genuine Italian dining experience. The chain prides itself on high standards of safety and sanitation, ensuring an enjoyable and safe environment for both customers and team members. Olive Garden’s inclusive culture encourages growth, teamwork, and a sense of belonging, making it an ideal workplace for individuals passionate about hospitality and culinary arts. The role of a prep cook at Olive Garden is pivotal in maintaining the restaurant's culinary standards. As a prep cook, you will be responsible for preparing essential ingredients and dishes such as soup, sauce, pasta, and lasagna, which are central to the authentic Italian dining experience the restaurant delivers. This position requires a passion for food quality and a keen attention to detail to ensure recipes are executed flawlessly to meet and exceed guest expectations. The prep cook must adhere to the highest safety and sanitation standards, reflecting Olive Garden’s dedication to team member wellness and customer satisfaction. This role offers part-time and full-time employment opportunities, with competitive pay ranging from $15.49 to $20.00 per hour depending on experience and location. Olive Garden supports its employees with flexible schedules to accommodate various life commitments such as schooling, childcare, or family care. Employees receive valuable benefits including free meals from a limited menu during shifts, weekly pay, anniversary pay, and paid sick leave accrued at one hour for every 30 hours worked, starting from the date of hire. Additionally, the company offers paid family and medical leave of up to two weeks after one year of service. Moreover, team members at Olive Garden have access to medical and dental insurance, ongoing training to develop skills for current and future roles, discounts on cellphones, travel, electronics, and more. The restaurant fosters career advancement by promoting from within, with over half of the management team having grown from hourly positions. Employees also benefit from a 401(k) savings plan that includes company matching after one year of service. Olive Garden’s culture embraces a sense of family, encouraging all team members to contribute to the success of the restaurant and grow personally and professionally within the organization.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
• Compliance with food safety and sanitation guidelines
• Ability to follow instructions precisely
• Reliable and punctual work ethic
• Physical stamina for kitchen duties
• Strong interpersonal skills