Prep Cook

Olive Garden is a leading chain of Italian-American restaurants renowned for its warm hospitality, delicious Italian cuisine, and inviting atmosphere. With a strong presence throughout the United States, Olive Garden has built a reputation for delivering quality food and memorable dining experiences for guests of all ages. The company prides itself on fostering a team-oriented environment, where employees are considered family, and opportunities for career advancement are readily available. Dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in food safety, sanitation, and customer service, Olive Garden continuously invests in training and development to ensure team members perform at their best. This focus on employee growth and workplace culture has made Olive Garden a preferred employer in the hospitality industry.

The Prep Cook position at Olive Garden is an essential role that supports the kitchen team in preparing high-quality food that aligns with the restaurant's genuine Italian dining experience. As a Prep Cook, you will play a critical part in creating signature items such as soup, sauce, pasta, and lasagna, which are integral to the Olive Garden menu. This role requires a strong passion for cooking and an unwavering commitment to food safety and sanitation standards. Your responsibilities will include working collaboratively with other kitchen staff to ensure that all ingredients and dishes are prepared flawlessly and served promptly to exceed guest expectations.

This is a flexible, hourly position with pay varying by location, offering weekly pay and a broad range of benefits designed to support work-life balance, health, and professional growth. Olive Garden provides flexible schedules to accommodate other life commitments, such as schooling or family care. Employees benefit from a free meal during shifts, paid sick leave, and paid family and medical leave after eligibility. The company also offers comprehensive medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, and discounts on various products and services. Ambitious individuals have the opportunity to pursue management career advancement, with over half of managers promoted from within hourly positions.

At Olive Garden, the health and safety of team members and guests is paramount, with stringent safety and sanitation protocols firmly in place. The restaurant maintains clean environments and supports team member wellness to ensure a safe and positive workplace. Joining Olive Garden means becoming part of a family where teamwork, respect, and dedication to excellence are celebrated. As a Prep Cook, you will develop valuable culinary skills and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, dynamic setting, laying a strong foundation for future growth within the company. We warmly invite you to join the Olive Garden family and contribute to creating delightful dining experiences for every guest.