Olive Garden Job Application Form | PDF
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Olive Garden was first founded in Florida in 1982 by General Mills as part of the company’s restaurant division. Then in 1995, the division split off as Darden Restaurants. The Olive Garden has grown to boast over 800 restaurants today and has established itself as a well-known dining destination known for its Italian dishes, affordable deals, and constantly evolving menu. The friendly atmosphere and company growth make the Olive Garden a destination for job seekers too.
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How to Apply for a Job at Olive Garden
Apply in person at Olive Garden
One can apply online with Olive Garden by going to their site, www.olivegarden.com, then clicking on the ‘Careers’ link in the bottom right part of the page. This will direct the browser to the career page of the site which will give a short introduction to working with Olive Garden, a button to apply in the United States, a button to apply in Canada, and several categories. There are five categories; team member opportunities, management opportunities veterans, diversity, and Darden support center. Each one has a ‘Search and Apply’ button and ‘Learn More’ button.
Once the apply button has been selected, the website will open a page with a little more written about working with Olive Garden and a log in or create account option on the right. There is a link at the bottom of the page which will allow one to search for job openings immediately according to job position and location. Once a search criteria has been entered the page will open to the available opportunities. This will include the job title, address, and job ID. Each opportunity will open a page containing the job description and the option to apply, send to a friend, or save to a job cart. In order to apply, one must have a profile with this company so the applicant will be directed to log in or create an account.
In order to create an account, the applicant must select the ‘click here to create an account’ link. This will open a page that will require an email address, password, and three security questions to be input. Once this is done and the applicant has selected ‘create,’ the applicant will be directed to a page with a very no frill menu; search openings, job submission status, assessments, edit your profile, resume/cv manager(only for salaried positions), search agent manager, job cart, candidate portal, saved drafts, communications, and log out.
Adding a resume for a salaried position application is straight forward, increase ones visibility in the company, and make the application process flow smoother. The applicant need only select the ‘resume/cv’ manager link and the next page will give an option to upload a resume and cover letter or copy and paste. The applicant will have an opportunity to review what they have submitted afterwards.
Once an applicant with a profile has clicked apply on a job opening they will be asked to e-verify that they have read certain documents if in certain states. There is an English and Spanish version downloadable from this page. The next few pages all ask for information in frames, thus the applicant must be aware that he/she must scroll down to make sure all the questions are addressed. The applicant is then asked several standard questions (i.e. are you or have you been an employee). Next the candidate profile (address, contact info, education, any visible tattoos) and several questions involving the applicants’ preferences. When this has been done, the applicant must create a unique ID key using a formula involving his/her birthday and social security number in order ensure the application is processed accurately. After several more simple questions involving equal opportunity laws the applicant may then submit the application.
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