Prep Cook

Olive Garden; Modesto (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 leave

Medical/dental insurance

401(k) savings plan

Career advancement opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Olive Garden is seeking a Prep Cook to join our kitchen team in Modesto, CA. You will help prepare ingredients, execute recipes with consistency, and support a clean, safe work environment to ensure a great guest experience.

We offer flexible schedules, competitive hourly wages, and benefits, plus opportunities for training and advancement within the restaurant family.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and kitchen safety practices.
• Ability to follow recipes precisely and meet guest expectations.
• Commitment to sanitation and clean working environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and cook menu items according to Olive Garden standards.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and comply with safety and sanitation regulations.
• Assist team to ensure timely service and high guest satisfaction.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Job description

$16.90 per hour - $28.25 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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