Cook at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Mattoon, IL 61938
About the Job
WHY CRACKER BARREL
What is it like to work at Cracker Barrel? It feels like …
Care beyond the table – At Cracker Barrel, we serve up care for you, so you can serve up care for our guests. It’s an extension of our hospitality and the foundation of everything we do.
Opportunities to fill your cup – As a member of our team, you’ll have hands-on opportunities to learn and grow in different roles.
A warm welcome – For more than 50 years, we have committed to “serving up” a sense of warmth and hospitality to thousands of employees across the country.
Serving up the care – and career – you crave.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
As a Cook, you know that our food is at the core of who we are. In this role, you will use Cracker Barrel’s recipes and methods of food preparation to whip up our full menu of homestyle favorites. Whether you’re flipping pancakes as a Grill Cook, prepping fresh salads and desserts as a Prep Cook, or hand-rolling buttermilk biscuits as a Backup Cook, you’ll make sure our guests leave full and happy every time.
Practice Hospitality in Action:
Be the expert on our traditional, seasonal, and new menu items.
Champion the company’s standards of quality, safety, cleanliness, and hospitality that our guests expect.
Exhibit teamwork with the back-of-house team, coworkers, and management.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
A pleasant, outgoing personality and a team attitude
A desire to provide the kind of service you enjoy
The ability to handle multiple tasks at once
No experience is necessary; we will teach you what you need to know!
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
Compensation and More: Competitive pay every week | Same-day pay availability
Care for Your Well-being: Health insurance eligibility on day 1 – Full and Part-time employees | Vacation time | Employee assistance program (EAP) | Culture of belonging
Invest in Your Future: Growth and development opportunities begin Day 1 with our industry-leading PAR training program | 401k plan with company matching contributions at 90 days | Employee Stock Purchase Program
Even More to Look Forward to: 35% Discount on Cracker Barrel Food and Retail items | Exclusive Biscuit Perks like discounts on home, travel, cell phones, and more!
ABOUT US
For more than 50 years, we have committed to serving up a sense of warmth and hospitality across hundreds of stores across the country. We believe in providing opportunities for growth and development for our 70,000 plus team members and take pride and comfort in that enduring Cracker Barrel hospitality. It’s something our employees and guests can count on now and into the future as we welcome new employees, guests, and experiences. Just like uncovering a delightful find in our stores, there is potential for discovery and fulfillment in every job at Cracker Barrel.
PURSUE THE CAREER YOU CRAVE—APPLY NOW
Cracker Barrel is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or any other class expressly protected by law.
