Prep Cook

Olive Garden; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Free employee meal

Weekly pay

Paid sick leave

Medical/dental insurance

401(k) matching

Career advancement opportunities

Discounts on cellphones, travel, etc.

Job summary

Olive Garden is seeking a dedicated prep cook to support our kitchen and deliver high-quality Italian-inspired dishes. You will prepare ingredients, portion recipes, and help maintain sanitation standards to ensure guest satisfaction. Flexibility to adapt to a fast-paced environment and a team-focused mindset are essential.

This role emphasizes safety, accuracy in recipe execution, and a positive attitude to contribute to our welcoming dining experience where we are all family here.

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare ingredients and recipes to Olive Garden standards.
• Commitment to safety, cleanliness and food-handling procedures.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and recipes according to Olive Garden standards.
• Maintain highest safety and sanitation practices in the kitchen.
• Support cooks and kitchen staff to ensure timely meal preparation.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Teamwork

Job description

$15.92 per hour - $26.75 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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