Olive Garden, Ajax - Prep Cook/Saucer

Olive Garden Canada; Ajax; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% employee discount dining card

Pay Range: CAD 17.60–CAD 20.00 per hr

Flexible scheduling

Energetic and dynamic team

Competitive wages

Fun working environment

Growth and development opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Olive Garden Canada is seeking a dedicated Prep Cook to support high-volume kitchen operations in Ajax, Ontario. You will prepare and plate menu items, follow recipes precisely, and maintain strict sanitation levels to ensure guest satisfaction.

The role requires flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends, with opportunities for growth, competitive wages, and employee discounts. Join our energetic team and help deliver a family-style dining experience.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing or cooking food in high volume.
• Detail oriented and passionate about executing Brand Recipes under high demand.
• Positive attitude and easily motivated under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Energetic and self-confident with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Follows standards and procedures.
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (i.e. days, nights, weekends).
• Willing to work on the cooking line as needed.
• Food Safety certified or willing to obtain within 3 months - follow provincial mandate.

Responsibilities

• Make food according to specifications to create an exceptional dining experience.
• Complete high volume prep lists to ensure enough product is prepared and available for service.
• Keep work area, utensils and production equipment in a clean, sanitized state.
• Control waste and spoilage.
• Follow safe food handling procedures at all times.
• Restock any low items during the shift.
• Complete cleaning schedules and Food Safety Logs.
• Assist all teammates whenever needed.
• Adhere to all Food Safety policies and procedures.

Skills

High-volume cooking

Detail oriented

Positive attitude

Organizational skills

Fast-paced work

Reliable and punctual

Flexible schedule

Food Safety certified

Cooking line experience

3-month food safety cert

Job description

At Olive Garden, we believe life is best shared around the table. From every heartfelt server greeting to every basket of our fresh-baked breadsticks, we’re here to bring people together over a meal worth sharing.

With our endless first courses, homemade soups and sauces and signature classic favourites, Italian generosity is always on the table. Step inside and feel transported to the heart of a lively kitchen - our warm, welcoming atmosphere will make you feel right at home.

Because when you’re here, you’re family.

Overview

Soup, sauce, pasta, and lasagna are key to the genuine Italian dining experience. As a prep cook, you must have a strong passion for delivering and flawlessly executing recipes to meet and exceed our guest expectations. In addition, as a prep cook, you must have a firm commitment to the highest safety and sanitation standards.

One key to our success is the high standards we set for ourselves and each other. That includes placing the health and safety of our team members and guests as a top priority. We are committed to the highest safety and sanitation practices, including ensuring team member wellness and maintaining clean restaurants.

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What You Will Do In This Role

• Make food according to specifications to create an exceptional dining experience
• Complete high volume prep lists to ensure enough product is prepared and available for service
• Keep work area, utensils and production equipment in a clean, sanitized state
• Control waste and spoilage
• Follow safe food handling procedures at all times
• Restock any low items during the shift
• Complete cleaning schedules and Food Safety Logs
• Assist all teammates whenever needed
• Adhere to all Food Safety policies and procedures

What We Are Looking For

• Experience preparing or cooking food in high volume
• Detail orientated and passionate about executing Brand Recipes under high demand
• Positive attitude and easily motivated under pressure
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently
• Energetic and self-confident with a positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Follows standards and procedures
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment
• Reliable and punctual
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (i.e. days, nights, weekends)
• Willing to work on the cooking line as needed
• Food Safety certified or willing to obtain within 3 months - follow provincial mandate

What’s In It For You

• 20% employee discount dining card valid at participating Recipe brands
• Pay Range:$17.60 to $20.00
• Flexible scheduling
• An energetic and dynamic team
• Competitive wages
• Fun working environment
• Growth and development opportunities within the restaurant
• Career advancement opportunities with a company that owns some of Canada’s most iconic restaurant brands

And much more! Because at Olive Garden, We’re All Family Here!

Recipe is committed to providing a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Celebrating people, being passionate and curious, owning it, and doing the right thing are the values that guide how we build our teams, support our franchisees and create a company that unlocks the full potential of everyone.

Recipe is dedicated to providing accommodations in accordance with applicable human rights and accommodation legislation. For individuals that require accommodations please contact [e-mail]