Prep Cook

Olive Garden is a renowned American casual dining restaurant chain specializing in Italian-American cuisine. Established to offer an authentic Italian dining experience, Olive Garden is recognized for its warm atmosphere, excellent service, and signature dishes such as soup, sauce, pasta, and lasagna. The company prides itself on being a welcoming family-oriented place where team members are valued and supported. Olive Garden emphasizes high standards for health and safety, ensuring a safe and sanitary environment for both guests and employees. This commitment reflects in the daily restaurant operations, maintaining cleanliness and prioritizing wellness for everyone onsite.

This is a variable pay position dependent on location, offering a range of competitive benefits designed to support work-life balance and career growth. As a Prep Cook at Olive Garden, you play a crucial role in upholding the culinary standards that define the restaurant’s guests’ dining experience. Your responsibilities include preparing food items, following recipes with precision, and ensuring the quality and presentation meet Olive Garden’s quality standards. You will work in a fast-paced kitchen environment where safety and sanitation are paramount, with a strong focus on following the highest safety protocols to keep yourself, your team, and guests safe.

The role requires passion for cooking and dedication to food quality and safety standards. As a member of Olive Garden’s kitchen staff, you will support the culinary team by prepping ingredients, organizing kitchen supplies efficiently, and following all recipes to deliver consistently delicious dishes. The role offers weekly pay, flexible scheduling to accommodate life commitments such as school or family care, and extensive employee benefits including paid sick leave, family and medical leave, medical and dental insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan with company match. Olive Garden supports professional growth with ongoing training and career advancement opportunities, many of which have led hourly team members to become managers.

Joining Olive Garden means becoming part of a family that values teamwork, quality, and service excellence. Whether you are seeking a flexible part-time position or a stepping stone toward a management career, this opportunity offers a rewarding environment to develop your culinary skills and contribute to a beloved dining brand. Your dedication as a Prep Cook will help ensure that every guest enjoys an authentic Italian meal in a safe, welcoming setting. At Olive Garden, we are committed to your success and well-being because here, We’re All Family.