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Olive Garden is a renowned Italian restaurant chain known for its commitment to delivering an authentic Italian dining experience to guests across the United States. As a part of the Darden Restaurants family, Olive Garden prides itself on combining quality food, excellent service, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere to create memorable moments for every guest who walks through their doors. With a strong reputation for genuine Italian cuisine, Olive Garden emphasizes fresh ingredients, traditional recipes, and meticulous preparation to maintain its status as a favorite dining destination. The company culture focuses on family values, teamwork, and growth, ensuring employees feel supported and valued as part of the Olive Garden family. Opportunities for career advancement and ongoing training make Olive Garden an attractive place to build a career in the restaurant industry. The role of Prep Cook at Olive Garden is pivotal in maintaining the high culinary standards the restaurant is known for. This position is ideal for individuals who have a strong passion for food preparation and are dedicated to delivering flawless, high-quality dishes that meet and exceed guest expectations. A Prep Cook at Olive Garden is responsible for preparing essential components of the menu such as soups, sauces, pasta, and lasagna, which are core to the genuine Italian dining experience offered by the restaurant. The role requires a keen attention to detail, consistency in recipe execution, and a firm commitment to adhering to the highest standards of safety and sanitation. Team members in this position work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, contributing to the seamless operation of the kitchen and the overall satisfaction of guests. This employment opportunity offers hourly wages ranging from $16.50 to $23.00 per hour, reflecting varying levels of experience and skill. Olive Garden values the well-being of its employees and offers an extensive range of benefits designed to support employees both professionally and personally. These benefits include flexible schedules to accommodate other life commitments such as school and childcare, free employee meals with a limited menu, weekly pay, anniversary pay, and paid sick leave that accrues from the start of employment. Additionally, there are paid family and medical leave benefits available after one year of service, as well as medical and dental insurance options. Olive Garden also offers ongoing training programs to help build critical skills for current and future roles alongside discounts on cellphones, travel, electronics, and more. A 401(k) savings plan with company matching after one year of service provides employees with financial planning opportunities. Olive Garden's culture encourages career advancement, with over 50% of management positions filled by team members promoted from hourly roles. This focus on development and growth makes Olive Garden not just a workplace, but a family where individuals can thrive and build rewarding careers. Safety and sanitation are top priorities at Olive Garden, reflecting their commitment to team member wellness and clean restaurant environments, ensuring that customers receive the best dining experience possible in a safe and healthy setting. Those passionate about Italian cuisine and dedicated to high standards will find this prep cook position a perfect opportunity to join a successful team and contribute meaningfully to the restaurant's continued success.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience in a kitchen or food service environment preferred
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Ability to lift and carry heavy items
• Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Basic food safety knowledge
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions