Prep Cook

Olive Garden is a renowned Italian restaurant chain celebrated for its authentic recipes, warm hospitality, and inviting dining atmosphere. As part of a large family of restaurants, Olive Garden takes pride in delivering a genuine Italian dining experience to its guests, emphasizing quality, freshness, and the passion behind every dish. The company focuses on fostering a welcoming culture where team members are valued and supported, ensuring a work environment that promotes teamwork, growth, and mutual respect. Olive Garden is also dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of health and safety, prioritizing the well-being of both its employees and customers through rigorous sanitation and wellness practices.

At Olive Garden, we believe that our winning family starts with you. By joining our team as a Prep Cook, you become an essential part of delivering the flavors and quality that define our brand. This role is hourly, offering between $16.90 and $21.50 per hour, providing a competitive wage for team members who demonstrate dedication and skill. The position offers flexible schedules to help balance life commitments like school, childcare, and family care, making it accessible for a variety of lifestyles.

The Prep Cook position requires a strong passion for cooking and a commitment to the highest safety and sanitation standards. As a Prep Cook, you will be responsible for preparing soups, sauces, pastas, and lasagna, key components of the Olive Garden menu that help create the authentic Italian experience our guests expect. Attention to detail and flawless execution of recipes are critical to exceeding guest expectations and maintaining the consistency and quality that Olive Garden is known for.

Working at Olive Garden also means you have access to a variety of benefits designed to support your personal and professional growth. These include paid sick leave, paid family and medical leave, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, ongoing training for skill development and career advancement opportunities. Over 50 percent of Olive Garden managers are promoted from hourly positions, showcasing the company’s commitment to nurturing talent from within. Additional perks like weekly pay, employee meals, discounts on cellphones and travel, and anniversary pay contribute to making Olive Garden a rewarding workplace.

If you have a passion for cooking Italian cuisine, a commitment to safety, and a desire to grow within a supportive team environment, Olive Garden invites you to become part of our family. Join us and help create memorable dining experiences where everyone feels at home.