Prep Cook

Olive Garden; South Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; 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

Career advancement opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Olive Garden is looking for a prep cook to support kitchen operations with high safety standards and precise recipe execution. You will prepare ingredients, assist with mise en place, and help ensure each dish meets guest expectations.

A team player with a focus on quality will thrive in this role. We offer flexible schedules, weekly pay, a free employee meal, medical/dental insurance, paid sick leave, 401(k) with company match after 1 year, and clear pathways to management advancement.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation preferred.
• Ability to follow recipes and safety standards.
• Team player with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for menu items and assist with mise en place.
• Follow recipes and portion controls to ensure consistency.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation throughout the kitchen.
• Assist with food prep during peak periods and support line cooks.

Skills

Food preparation

Safety standards

Job description

Overview

For this position, pay will be variable by location – See additional job details and benefits below.

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!)

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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