Prep Cook

Olive Garden is a nationally recognized Italian dining restaurant famed for its inviting atmosphere, genuine Italian dishes, and commitment to quality guest experiences. As a part of the Darden Restaurants family, Olive Garden prides itself on its warm hospitality, delicious soups, sauces, pasta, and lasagna made fresh daily to provide an authentic Italian meal experience. With a mission to make every guest feel like family, Olive Garden prioritizes not only excellent food but also high standards of safety and sanitation to ensure the well-being of team members and guests alike.

This position is for a Prep Cook role at Olive Garden, which offers the opportunity to be part of a supportive and family-oriented work environment. The pay for this role varies by location, reflecting Olive Garden's commitment to fair compensation based on geography. Join a team that values work-life balance with flexible schedules that accommodate life commitments such as school, childcare, or family responsibilities. Employees benefit from weekly pay, anniversary bonuses, paid sick leave, and paid family and medical leave after meeting service milestones.

As a Prep Cook, you will be fundamental in delivering a high-quality dining experience by preparing ingredients like soups, sauces, pasta, and lasagna with precision and passion. Your daily tasks will contribute directly to the consistency and excellence Olive Garden is known for. The role demands a strong dedication to food preparation and a firm commitment to the highest safety and sanitation standards, ensuring that every dish served meets the brand's quality guidelines.

Beyond kitchen duties, Olive Garden offers enriching opportunities for personal and professional growth with ongoing training to develop critical skills relevant to current roles and future career advancement. The company also fosters career progression, with over half of the management team promoted from hourly positions, reflecting a culture dedicated to nurturing its employees’ potential.

Additional benefits include comprehensive medical and dental insurance options, a 401(k) savings plan with company match eligibility after one year, employee meal discounts, and special discounts on cellphones, travel, electronics, and more. Olive Garden values its team as family and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive while contributing to the restaurant's ongoing success and welcoming atmosphere.

Joining Olive Garden as a Prep Cook means becoming a key member of the Family, sharing in a tradition of culinary excellence, safety, and hospitality. The company is dedicated to upholding strong health and safety practices, ensuring team member wellness and clean restaurant environments, which are central to the guests’ and employees’ positive experiences. Your role will be vital in continuing that legacy through your culinary skills and dedication to quality from the moment guests enter the restaurant until their final delicious bite.