Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $15.16 - $18.50
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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
discounts
401(k) savings plan
Management career advancement opportunities

Job Description

Olive Garden is a well-known casual dining restaurant chain specializing in Italian-American cuisine. Established as a leader in the restaurant industry, Olive Garden prides itself on delivering a welcoming and family-friendly dining experience to guests across the United States. The company is committed to excellence in food quality, customer service, and maintaining a clean, safe environment for both customers and team members. Olive Garden is part of the Darden Restaurants family, a renowned hospitality group that emphasizes employee development, diversity, and operational excellence. With a wide network of locations, Olive Garden offers extensive opportunities for career growth, providing team members with rewarding roles that contribute to the company’s success and customer satisfaction.

The dishwasher role at Olive Garden is a vital position responsible for ensuring the cleanliness and sanitation of all dishware, glassware, utensils, and various kitchen equipment. This role is essential in maintaining operational efficiency and guest satisfaction, as clean dishes and a sanitary environment are crucial to the restaurant’s smooth functioning. Dishwashers contribute directly to the overall guest experience by supporting the kitchen and front-of-house team in a fast-paced dining environment. By upholding high standards of cleanliness and safety, the dishwasher helps Olive Garden maintain its excellent reputation for quality and service.

This is a flexible hourly position offering competitive pay ranging from $15.16 to $18.50 per hour, reflecting the importance Olive Garden places on attracting and retaining reliable team members. The company also provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee well-being and work-life balance. Some of the standout benefits include flexible scheduling that accommodates other life commitments such as school and childcare, free employee meals from a limited menu, weekly pay, and anniversary pay.

Job Requirements

  • high school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
  • ability to lift and carry heavy items
  • strong communication skills
  • willingness to learn and work as part of a team

Job Qualifications

  • previous dishwashing or kitchen experience preferred
  • ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • strong attention to detail
  • good physical stamina and ability to stand for long periods
  • ability to follow safety and sanitation protocols

Job Duties

  • clean and sanitize plates glassware utensils and kitchen equipment
  • maintain cleanliness in dishwashing and food preparation areas
  • follow safety and sanitation guidelines
  • support kitchen staff as needed
  • ensure guest and team member touch points are sanitized
  • operate dishwashing machines efficiently

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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