Our Winning Family Starts With You! Text NJ40 to 61000 to apply Check out these great benefits: Flexible schedules to help you balance other life commitments (school, childcare, family care, etc.) Discounts on child care, cellphones, travel, electronics & much more! Free Employee Meal 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 401(k) savings plan (Company match after 1 year of service) Ongoing training to build critical skills for current and future roles Management career advancement opportunities (Most 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. In Italy and at Olive Garden, it's all about food and fresh ingredients. Our food, especially our soups, sauces, pastas, and breadsticks are the key to a genuine Italian dining experience. Whether you bring years of experience as a cook or are a teen just starting your restaurant career as a dishwasher, as an Olive Garden kitchen team member you will receive extensive training in food safety, sanitation, and restaurant cooking techniques. Line Cooks will be trained in various restaurant stations: Grill, Sauté, and Fry; as well as how to assemble the perfect plate of delicious Italian food! As a cook at Olive Garden, you must have a strong passion for delivering and flawlessly executing recipes and plate presentation to delight our guests. Prep Cooks - 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 kitchen team member in our Family, and we are hiring immediately so fill out an application today! #

MyOliveGardenFam Note:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor. Qualifications Proven experience in food preparation and cooking within a restaurant setting Strong knowledge of food handling and safety regulations Excellent knife skills and culinary techniques Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Vision insurance

Shift:

Day shift Evening shift

Work Location:

In person