Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $12.00 - $15.50
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

flexible schedules
Free Employee Meal
weekly pay
Anniversary pay
Paid sick leave
Paid Family and Medical Leave
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
ongoing training
Employee Discounts
401(k) savings plan
Career advancement opportunities

Job Description

Olive Garden is a renowned casual dining restaurant chain known for its authentic Italian cuisine and warm, inviting atmosphere. With a strong emphasis on quality food, excellent service, and an enjoyable dining experience, Olive Garden has become a favorite destination for families, friends, and guests looking to share memorable meals. The company is committed to fostering a supportive work environment where every team member is valued and encouraged to grow their skills and career. At Olive Garden, the culture reflects a family-oriented approach that emphasizes respect, integrity, and teamwork, ensuring that employees feel connected and motivated to contribute to the restaurant's ongoing success.

The Dishwasher position at Olive Garden is a vital role responsible for maintaining cleanliness and hygiene within the restaurant to guarantee a safe and pleasant experience for guests and fellow team members. Dishwashers play an essential part in the smooth operation of the kitchen by cleaning and sanitizing dishes, glassware, utensils, and other kitchen tools promptly and efficiently. This role supports the culinary team by ensuring that all equipment and service items are always ready for use, thereby facilitating uninterrupted kitchen workflow and customer satisfaction. In addition to dishwashing duties, the role involves cleaning and sanitizing guest and team member touchpoints to uphold the restaurant’s high standards of cleanliness and safety.

Olive Garden offers a flexible work schedule designed to help employees balance their personal commitments such as school, childcare, and family care. Compensation for this role varies depending on the location, ensuring competitive pay aligned with the local market. The position is part of a company culture that celebrates employee achievement through anniversary pay and provides weekly pay schedules, offering reliable and consistent income. Employees benefit from paid sick leave, accruing one hour for every 30 hours worked from the start of employment, and paid family and medical leave after one year of service. This reflects Olive Garden’s commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of its team members.

Additionally, the company provides extensive benefits including medical and dental insurance, ongoing training programs to build critical skills useful in current and future roles, and discounts on various products and services like cellphones, travel, and electronics. Olive Garden also offers a 401(k) savings plan with company matching after one year of service. Career advancement is highly encouraged, as evidenced by the fact that over 50% of restaurant managers were promoted from hourly positions, making Olive Garden an excellent place to grow within the hospitality industry.

Ultimately, joining Olive Garden as a Dishwasher means becoming part of a dedicated family passionate about delivering outstanding guest experiences while supporting one another professionally and personally. This role is perfect for individuals who take pride in maintaining high cleanliness standards, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of a supportive team that values health, safety, and employee development.

Job Requirements

  • high school diploma or equivalent
  • ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
  • physical ability to lift heavy objects and stand for long periods
  • willingness to follow health and safety regulations
  • reliable and punctual
  • positive attitude
  • excellent hygiene practices

Job Qualifications

  • high school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • prior experience in dishwashing or kitchen sanitation is a plus
  • ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • strong attention to detail
  • good communication skills
  • ability to stand for extended periods
  • teamwork-oriented mindset

Job Duties

  • clean and sanitize dishes, glassware, and utensils
  • maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas
  • wash and sanitize cooking equipment
  • remove trash and recycle waste
  • assist with inventory and stock supplies
  • adhere to health and safety standards
  • support team members as needed

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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