Prep Cook

Olive Garden; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Weekly pay

Free employee meal

Paid sick leave

Paid family leave

Medical/dental insurance

Training

401(k)

Career advancement

Discounts

Benefits overview

Job summary

Olive Garden in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a prep cook to deliver and flawlessly execute Italian recipes while upholding safety and cleanliness. You will work with soups, sauces, pasta and lasagna, ensuring guest expectations are met.

Ideal candidates are passionate about food prep, follow standardized recipes, and contribute to a welcoming dining experience. Enjoy flexible scheduling, training opportunities, and company benefits in a team‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering and executing recipes to meet guest expectations.
• Commitment to the highest safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare soups, sauces, pasta and lasagna following recipes.
• Maintain highest safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Food prep

Recipe execution

Safety standards

Job description

$12.77 per hour - $21.00 per hour

• Flexible schedules to help you balance other life commitments (school, childcare, family care, etc.)
• Free Employee Meal! (limited menu)
• Weekly pay
• Anniversary pay
• Paid Sick Leave (1 hour for every 30 hours worked, begin accruing upon hire)
• Paid Family and Medical Leave (up to 2 weeks after 1 year of service)
• Medical/dental insurance
• Ongoing training to build critical skills for current and future roles
• Discounts on cellphones, travel, electronics & much more!
• 401(k) savings plan (Company match after 1 year of service)
• Management career advancement opportunities (50%+ of our managers are promoted from hourly positions!)
• State Benefits Overview

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

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.

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.

We'd love to welcome you home as the newest member of the Family!

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