Prep Cook

Olive Garden is a renowned Italian restaurant chain known for its warm and inviting atmosphere, authentic Italian cuisine, and exceptional customer service. As a part of a large family of restaurants under the Darden Brands umbrella, Olive Garden prides itself on its commitment to quality, hospitality, and community. The company places a strong emphasis on the health and safety of its team members and guests, following rigorous safety and sanitation protocols. Olive Garden offers a dynamic and supportive work environment with opportunities for career growth and development, making it an ideal place for individuals passionate about the restaurant industry.

This position is for a Prep Cook at Olive Garden, where you will play an essential role in preparing the key elements that define the genuine Italian dining experience, including soup, sauce, pasta, and lasagna. As a Prep Cook, you will be responsible for flawlessly executing recipes with precision and care, ensuring that every dish meets the high standards of quality and presentation that Olive Garden is known for. This role requires a strong passion for culinary excellence and a dedicated commitment to maintaining the highest safety and sanitation standards in the kitchen. By joining Olive Garden, you will become part of a family that values teamwork, respect, and continuous learning.

The pay for this role varies by location, reflecting the local labor markets, but Olive Garden offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the well-being and growth of its employees. Team members enjoy flexible schedules designed to help balance life commitments like school, childcare, or family care. Additional perks include free employee meals from a limited menu, weekly pay, anniversary pay, and paid sick leave which accrues at one hour for every 30 hours worked starting immediately upon hire. After one year of service, employees are eligible for up to two weeks of paid family and medical leave, along with medical and dental insurance options. Olive Garden also provides ongoing training programs to build critical skills for current roles and future advancement.

Employees receive discounts on cellphones, travel, electronics, and more, alongside a 401(k) savings plan with company matching after one year of employment. The company strongly promotes career advancement opportunities within the management ranks, with more than half of managers having been promoted from hourly positions. Olive Garden takes pride in fostering a supportive and growth-oriented workplace where employees can thrive both professionally and personally. If you have a passion for Italian cuisine and are dedicated to delivering exceptional food quality with a strong focus on safety and sanitation, Olive Garden welcomes you to join their family and contribute to their ongoing success.