Cook

Cracker Barrel; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a warm and welcoming team at an established industry player known for its commitment to hospitality and growth. As a Cook, you'll play a vital role in delivering delicious homestyle meals, ensuring guests leave satisfied. With no prior experience required, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn and grow in a supportive environment. Enjoy competitive pay, health benefits from day one, and numerous perks including discounts and a strong culture of belonging. Embrace your passion for food and service while being part of a team that values care and camaraderie.

Benefits

Health insurance eligibility on day 1

Vacation time

Employee assistance program (EAP)

401k plan with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program

35% Discount on food and retail items

Exclusive discounts on home, travel, and cell phones

Qualifications

• Pleasant, outgoing personality with a team attitude.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at once.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food using Cracker Barrel’s recipes and methods.
• Ensure quality, safety, cleanliness, and hospitality standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Customer Service

Education

No formal education required

Job description

**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, prepping fresh ingredients, or hand-rolling buttermilk biscuits, 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 opportunitiesbegin 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.

At Cracker Barrel, we believe everyone deserves to feel cared for – we start with our team. To us, care means Culture, Achievement, Responsibility, and Experience and is the foundation for everything we do.

We’re welcoming team players and go-above-and-beyond helpers who value what everyone brings to the table. Our passion and commitment to serving others – and each other – bonds us to work together no matter what the fast-paced and unpredictable days bring.

At Cracker Barrel, you’re never alone on the journey. Whether you’re serving our guests or serving someone who is, you’re part of a team that creates a “home away from home” feeling and encourages opportunities to learn new skills and find fulfillment in every role. We know that when we care for each other, we can create the best experience for our guests – and that’s something we all crave.

Ready to gather ‘round our table? We’re serving up the care – and career – you crave.

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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.

In compliance with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws, 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. Qualified applicants are considered for employment according to the laws of the respective state of employment. If you feel this policy has been violated, you may report such instances to the Employee Relations Department toll free at 1-800-333-9566.

Cracker Barrel does not unlawfully discriminate in hiring. If you are interested in applying for a position and need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact 1-800-333-9566 so that we can work with you to reasonably accommodate you. Note that individuals who have any hearing impairment will be reasonably accommodated in the application process.

In compliance with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws, 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. Qualified applicants are considered for employment according to the laws of the respective state of employment. If you feel this policy has been violated, you may report such instances to the Employee Relations Department online (http://www.crackerbarrel.com/contact-us/employee/ ) or toll free at 1 800-333-9566.

Cracker Barrel does not unlawfully discriminate in hiring. If you are interested in applying for a position and need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact (1-800-333-9566) so that we can work with you to reasonably accommodate you. Note that individuals who have any hearing impairment will be reasonably accommodated in the application process.