Prep Cook

Olive Garden; Manhattan Beach (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Free Employee Meal

Weekly pay

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Medical/dental insurance

Ongoing training

401(k) savings plan

Job summary

Olive Garden in Manhattan Beach, CA is seeking a prep cook who shares our family‑style spirit. You will deliver and flawlessly execute recipes to meet guest expectations while upholding top safety and sanitation standards.

This role supports the kitchen team with prep work, ensuring quality ingredients for soups, sauces, pastas, and lasagna, and contributing to a welcoming dining experience for every guest.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong passion for delivering and flawlessly executing recipes
• Commitment to the highest safety and sanitation standards

Responsibilities

• Prep cook duties including preparing soups, sauces, pasta and lasagna with consistent quality

Job description

$16.90 per hour - $28.50 per hour

Our Winning Family Starts With You!Check out these great benefits!

• 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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