Olive Garden, Ajax - Prep Cook/Saucer

Job summary

The prep cook is responsible for preparing food according to specifications and maintaining a clean, sanitized work environment. They must also manage inventory, control waste, and assist teammates to ensure high-quality service.

Job details

At Olive Garden, we believe life is best shared around the table. From every heartfelt server greeting to every basket of our fresh-baked breadsticks, we’re here to bring people together over a meal worth sharing. With our endless first courses, homemade soups and sauces and signature classic favourites, Italian generosity is always on the table. Step inside and feel transported to the heart of a lively kitchen - our warm, welcoming atmosphere will make you feel right at home. Because when you’re here, you’re family. Overview: 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. 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. Our Winning Family Starts With You! Check out these great benefits! What you will do in this role: Make food according to specifications to create an exceptional dining experience Complete high volume prep lists to ensure enough product is prepared and available for service Keep work area, utensils and production equipment in a clean, sanitized state Control waste and spoilage Follow safe food handling procedures at all times Restock any low items during the shift Complete cleaning schedules and Food Safety Logs Assist all teammates whenever needed Adhere to all Food Safety policies and procedures What we are looking for: Experience preparing or cooking food in high volume Detail orientated and passionate about executing Brand Recipes under high demand Positive attitude and easily motivated under pressure Excellent organizational skills Ability to work quickly and efficiently Energetic and self-confident with a positive attitude and willingness to learn Follows standards and procedures Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment Reliable and punctual Ability to work a flexible schedule (i.e. days, nights, weekends) Willing to work on the cooking line as needed Food Safety certified or willing to obtain within 3 months - follow provincial mandate What’s in it for you: 20% employee discount dining card valid at participating Recipe brands Pay Range:$17.60 to $20.00 Flexible scheduling An energetic and dynamic team Competitive wages Fun working environment Growth and development opportunities within the restaurant Career advancement opportunities with a company that owns some of Canada’s most iconic restaurant brands And much more! Because at Olive Garden, We’re All Family Here! Recipe is committed to providing a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Celebrating people, being passionate and curious, owning it, and doing the right thing are the values that guide how we build our teams, support our franchisees and create a company that unlocks the full potential of everyone. Recipe is dedicated to providing accommodations in accordance with applicable human rights and accommodation legislation. For individuals that require accommodations please contact recruit@recipeunlimited.com

What you’ll do

The prep cook is responsible for preparing food according to specifications and maintaining a clean, sanitized work environment. They must also manage inventory, control waste, and assist teammates to ensure high-quality service.

Requirements

Candidates should have experience in high-volume food preparation and a strong commitment to safety and sanitation standards. The role requires the ability to work quickly, maintain a positive attitude under pressure, and follow detailed recipes.

Benefits

• 20% Employee discount dining card
• Flexible scheduling
• Growth and development opportunities
• Career advancement opportunities

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Cleaning · Preferred
• adaptability · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• punctuality · Preferred
• Sanitation · Preferred
• Cooking · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Food preparation
• Cooking
• Sanitation
• Food safety
• High volume cooking
• Organizational skills
• Time management
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Inventory management
• Waste control
• Cleaning
• Recipe execution
• Punctuality
• Adaptability
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Energetic
• Food Safety Certification
• Organizational Skills
• Curiosity
• Positivity
• Willingness To Learn
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Franchising
• Production Equipment
• Restaurant Operation
• Self-Confidence

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Trades
• Prep Cook
• Cook
• Cooks
• Cooks, Restaurant

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