
Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $12.00 - $15.50
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
flexible schedules
Free Employee Meal
weekly pay
Anniversary pay
Paid sick leave
Paid Family and Medical Leave
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
ongoing training
discounts
401(k) savings plan
Career advancement opportunities
Job Description
Olive Garden is a leading casual dining restaurant known for its Italian-inspired cuisine and warm, welcoming atmosphere. As part of a nationally recognized chain, Olive Garden prides itself on delivering high-quality food and exceptional customer service to guests across numerous locations. The company fosters a family-like culture, emphasizing teamwork, respect, and mutual support among employees. Uniting its team under the banner 'We're All Family Here,' Olive Garden offers an inclusive and supportive workplace where every employee is valued and recognized. The restaurant chain is committed to maintaining high safety and sanitation standards, ensuring the health and wellness of both team members and guests is prioritized. This commitment is essential in sustaining the cleanliness and safety of its locations, a core part of Olive Garden's reputation for hospitality and quality.
In the role of Dishwasher at Olive Garden, you will be joining a vital part of the dining experience, helping ensure the restaurant upholds its exceptional standards of cleanliness and guest satisfaction. As a dishwasher, your responsibilities will include cleaning and sanitizing dishes, glassware, utensils, and key team-member and guest contact areas. Your efforts will directly contribute to a positive dining environment, helping to enhance the overall guest experience. This position is pivotal in supporting the kitchen and wait staff, ensuring that all dishware and kitchen tools are ready and spotless. Olive Garden offers flexible schedules to accommodate diverse needs such as school, childcare, and family care, making it an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking work-life balance. Furthermore, employees receive a free meal from a limited menu, weekly pay, anniversary pay, and paid sick leave that accrues from the first day of employment. Additional benefits include paid family and medical leave after one year of service, medical and dental insurance, ongoing training to develop skills for current and future roles, and discounts on cellphones, travel, and electronics. Olive Garden also provides a 401(k) savings plan with a company match after one year and opportunities for career advancement, with over half of its managers promoted from hourly positions.
This role is well suited for hardworking individuals who take pride in contributing to a clean and safe dining environment. The dishwasher position at Olive Garden offers more than just a job – it gives you the opportunity to become part of a family-oriented and supportive team, earning a variable pay based on location, and growing within a respected hospitality brand.
In the role of Dishwasher at Olive Garden, you will be joining a vital part of the dining experience, helping ensure the restaurant upholds its exceptional standards of cleanliness and guest satisfaction. As a dishwasher, your responsibilities will include cleaning and sanitizing dishes, glassware, utensils, and key team-member and guest contact areas. Your efforts will directly contribute to a positive dining environment, helping to enhance the overall guest experience. This position is pivotal in supporting the kitchen and wait staff, ensuring that all dishware and kitchen tools are ready and spotless. Olive Garden offers flexible schedules to accommodate diverse needs such as school, childcare, and family care, making it an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking work-life balance. Furthermore, employees receive a free meal from a limited menu, weekly pay, anniversary pay, and paid sick leave that accrues from the first day of employment. Additional benefits include paid family and medical leave after one year of service, medical and dental insurance, ongoing training to develop skills for current and future roles, and discounts on cellphones, travel, and electronics. Olive Garden also provides a 401(k) savings plan with a company match after one year and opportunities for career advancement, with over half of its managers promoted from hourly positions.
This role is well suited for hardworking individuals who take pride in contributing to a clean and safe dining environment. The dishwasher position at Olive Garden offers more than just a job – it gives you the opportunity to become part of a family-oriented and supportive team, earning a variable pay based on location, and growing within a respected hospitality brand.
Job Requirements
- high school diploma or equivalent
- prior experience in a kitchen or cleaning environment preferred
- ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- physical ability to lift heavy items and stand for long periods
- commitment to following health and safety guidelines
- willingness to learn and participate in training
Job Qualifications
- high school diploma or equivalent preferred
- ability to work flexible schedules including nights and weekends
- strong attention to detail
- good physical stamina and ability to stand for extended periods
- basic understanding of safety and sanitation standards
- effective communication skills
- team-oriented mindset
Job Duties
- clean and sanitize plates, glassware, and utensils
- maintain cleanliness of guest and team member touch points
- adhere to safety and sanitation protocols
- support kitchen and wait staff by ensuring availability of clean dishware
- participate in ongoing training for skill development
- contribute to maintaining a safe and welcoming restaurant environment
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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