Prep Cook

Olive Garden is a leading casual dining restaurant chain renowned for its authentic Italian-American cuisine and warm, family-friendly atmosphere. Established with a mission to provide a genuine Italian dining experience, Olive Garden focuses on creating memorable moments for guests by delivering delicious dishes made from high-quality ingredients and exceptional service. Known for its hearty soups, savory sauces, fresh pasta, and signature lasagna, Olive Garden combines traditional recipes with modern culinary techniques to satisfy diverse palates. With locations across various regions, Olive Garden is committed to maintaining a welcoming environment where both guests and team members feel valued and inspired. This role is for a prep cook position at Olive Garden, where the pay is variable depending on location. Olive Garden offers a range of benefits that make it an attractive workplace, including flexible schedules to support life commitments such as school, childcare, and family care. Employees enjoy free meals with a limited menu, weekly pay, anniversary pay, and paid sick leave that accumulates based on hours worked. Additionally, the company provides paid family and medical leave, medical and dental insurance, ongoing training to develop critical skills for current and future roles, and discounts on various products and services, including cellphones, travel, and electronics. Olive Garden also offers a 401(k) savings plan with company matching after one year of service and excellent management career advancement opportunities, with over 50% of managers promoted from hourly positions. As a prep cook, you will play an essential role in ensuring that all ingredients and dishes meet Olive Garden's high standards for quality, safety, and taste. The position requires a strong passion for delivering authentic Italian flavors, meticulous attention to detail in following recipes and portion sizes, and a solid commitment to maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen. Attention to safety practices is paramount, as the health and wellness of team members and guests remain a top priority. This role suits individuals who thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment and value teamwork, precision, and consistent quality. Joining Olive Garden means becoming part of a supportive team where your contributions are recognized, and your growth and development are encouraged. We welcome you to join the Olive Garden family and contribute to creating the memorable dining experiences that keep guests coming back.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in food preparation or related kitchen roles preferred
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in the food industry
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
• Commitment to maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards
• Able to perform physical tasks such as standing for extended periods
• Team player with good communication skills