Prep Cook

Olive Garden is a leading casual dining restaurant chain known for its authentic Italian cuisine, warm hospitality, and family-friendly atmosphere. With locations across the country, Olive Garden focuses on delivering a genuine dining experience by serving classic dishes such as soup, sauce, pasta, and lasagna crafted with fresh ingredients. As an employer, Olive Garden values its team members and offers a supportive environment that promotes career growth, ongoing training, and respect for work-life balance. The company promotes inclusive culture and prides itself on a friendly, team-oriented workplace where everyone is treated like family.

The position available is for a Prep Cook, a vital role responsible for preparing ingredients and supporting the kitchen team's smooth operation. This full-time or part-time role's pay varies by location, reflecting local market standards. As a Prep Cook, you will be integral in ensuring every dish meets Olive Garden's high standards of quality and safety. Your responsibilities will include preparing vegetables, sauces, and other necessary components following recipes precisely to maintain consistency and flavor. Additionally, maintaining the highest sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen environment is critical to protecting both team members and guests. This role requires a strong passion for cooking, commitment to cleanliness, and a collaborative spirit to contribute to a positive kitchen atmosphere.

Working at Olive Garden means joining a winning family that offers many benefits, including flexible schedules that help balance other life commitments such as school or family care. Employees enjoy free meals from a limited menu, weekly pay, anniversary pay, and paid sick leave that accrues with hours worked. There is also paid family and medical leave available after one year of service, alongside medical and dental insurance. Olive Garden invests in its team by providing ongoing training to build skills for current and future roles. Additional perks include discounts on cellphones, travel, electronics, and more, plus a 401(k) savings plan with company matching after one year of service. Opportunities for management career advancement abound, with over half of managers promoted from hourly employees.

Olive Garden prioritizes health and safety, implementing rigorous standards to protect team members and guests, ensuring wellness and maintaining clean, sanitary restaurant environments. Joining Olive Garden means joining a passionate team dedicated to excellence in Italian dining and hospitality. This is a rewarding opportunity to grow your culinary skills, work in a supportive environment, and be part of a company that truly values its people. #MyOliveGardenFam