Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

flexible schedules
Free Employee Meal
weekly pay
Anniversary pay
Paid sick leave
Paid Family and Medical Leave
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
ongoing training
discounts
401(k) savings plan
Management career advancement opportunities

Job Description

Olive Garden is a renowned restaurant brand known for delivering an authentic Italian dining experience to guests across the country. As part of the Darden Restaurants family, Olive Garden prides itself on quality food, welcoming atmospheres, and exceptional guest service. This well-established restaurant chain emphasizes its commitment to a family-oriented workplace culture and offers a variety of benefits to support the work-life balance and professional growth of its team members. Olive Garden operates with a strong focus on high standards of health, safety, and sanitation, ensuring a clean and safe environment for both guests and employees. Joining Olive Garden means becoming part of a winning family where everyone's contributions matter and opportunities for advancement are encouraged.

This position is for a Prep Cook at Olive Garden, where the successful candidate will play a key role in the kitchen by preparing essential components such as soups, sauces, pasta, and lasagna to uphold the restaurant’s genuine Italian dining standards. The Prep Cook is expected to have a strong passion for food preparation and be dedicated to consistently executing recipes flawlessly to exceed guest expectations. The role demands a firm commitment to the highest safety and sanitation standards, maintaining cleanliness and ensuring team member wellness. Being a Prep Cook at Olive Garden entails working in a dynamic environment where attention to detail and teamwork are paramount. The restaurant offers a flexible work schedule to support life commitments such as school, childcare, and family responsibilities. Additionally, employees benefit from weekly pay, paid sick leave accruing from the first day of employment, paid family and medical leave after one year, and access to medical and dental insurance. Olive Garden supports ongoing training to develop critical culinary skills and offers discounts on various products and services. With a 401(k) savings plan including company match and management career advancement opportunities available, Olive Garden is dedicated to both the immediate and future success of its team members. The company fosters a family atmosphere where everyone can feel welcomed and valued. This is a variable pay position depending on location, emphasizing the need to understand the specific wage details relevant to the individual Olive Garden location. Overall, the Prep Cook is an essential member of the kitchen team contributing directly to the memorable dining experience Olive Garden aims to provide all guests.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous cooking or kitchen experience preferred
  • Ability to stand for extended periods
  • Flexibility to work various shifts including weekends and holidays
  • Basic math and reading skills
  • Ability to follow health and safety standards
  • Commitment to quality and detail

Job Qualifications

  • Experience in food preparation or cooking preferred
  • Ability to follow recipes and instructions precisely
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Good communication and teamwork skills
  • Understanding of food safety and sanitation practices

Job Duties

  • Prepare soups, sauces, pasta, and lasagna according to recipes
  • Maintain high safety and sanitation standards in the kitchen
  • Ensure cleanliness of prep areas and equipment
  • Support kitchen team by preparing ingredients and meals on time
  • Follow food preparation and portion control guidelines
  • Monitor inventory and notify supervisors of shortages
  • Adhere to all health and safety regulations

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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