Prep Cook - $16 to $22 per HOUR

Olive Garden is a renowned restaurant chain known for delivering an authentic Italian dining experience to guests across the United States. As part of Darden Restaurants, Olive Garden has built its reputation on high-quality, fresh ingredients, and genuine hospitality that makes every guest feel like family. The establishment's menu is filled with Italian classics such as soup, sauce, pasta, and lasagna, prepared fresh daily to ensure the best flavors and dining experience. Olive Garden is committed to fostering a safe and welcoming work environment where team members are valued and growth opportunities are provided. The company strongly prioritizes health and safety protocols, focusing on rigorous sanitation standards and team member wellness to deliver a clean and safe environment for both employees and customers. This creates not only a positive dining experience but also a workplace where employees can thrive and feel confident in their roles. This job opening is for the position of Prep Cook at Olive Garden. As a Prep Cook, you will be an essential part of the kitchen team, responsible for the preparation and execution of key menu items like soups, sauces, pasta, and lasagna. The role demands a dedicated passion for food preparation and the capability to maintain high standards of safety and cleanliness in the kitchen. Olive Garden seeks individuals who can flawlessly execute recipes to meet and exceed guest expectations consistently. The position offers competitive hourly pay ranging from $16.50 to $22.00 depending on experience and provides a flexible schedule, which is ideal for balancing other commitments such as school, childcare, or family care. Working as a Prep Cook at Olive Garden is more than a job; it is an opportunity to become part of the Olive Garden family where professional growth, ongoing training, and career advancement are encouraged and supported. Additionally, the restaurant offers a variety of benefits including free employee meals, weekly pay, paid sick leave, medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, and numerous discounts on various products and services. This comprehensive benefits package reflects Olive Garden's commitment to employee well-being and satisfaction. The position is suited for individuals who want to contribute to a team environment while enhancing their culinary skills in a fast-paced and enthusiastic workplace. Olive Garden is proud that more than 50 percent of its managers are promoted from hourly roles, highlighting the potential for career growth within the company. Joining Olive Garden means becoming part of a winning family where mutual respect, safety, and high standards lead to success. This role offers the chance not only to develop critical professional skills but also to be recognized and rewarded as an integral team member. If you are passionate about Italian cuisine, dedicated to safety and cleanliness, and eager to grow your career in a supportive and flexible work environment, Olive Garden welcomes you to apply and become a valued member of their family.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• prior experience in food preparation preferred
• ability to stand for extended periods
• availability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
• ability to follow detailed instructions
• strong work ethic
• commitment to maintaining cleanliness and safety standards