Cook

Cracker Barrel

Athens (TN)

On-site

USD 17,000 - 22,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance day 1
Vacation time
401k matching
Employee discounts
Growth opportunities
PAR training

Job summary

Cracker Barrel in Athens, TN is looking for a friendly Cook to join our kitchen team. You may prep ingredients, plate comfort food, or help cook meals that feel like home. Every shift offers a chance to work with heart, hustle, and a supportive crew.

No restaurant experience? No worries. We'll teach you everything you need to know. We offer weekly pay, health insurance eligibility from day one for full- and part-time teammates, and growth opportunities through PAR training.

Qualifications

  • Takes pride in a job well done.
  • Works well as part of a team.
  • Learns quickly and keeps up in a fast-paced kitchen.
  • Can stay focused and handle multiple tasks.
  • Brings a positive, can-do spirit to every shift.

Responsibilities

  • Prepping ingredients for service.
  • Plating comfort food and assembling meals.
  • Cooking up meals that feel like home.
  • Collaborating with a team to ensure smooth service.

Skills

Teamwork
Multitasking
Attention to detail
Learn quickly

Job description

They say you are the company you keep - and at Cracker Barrel, we take that seriously. Whether you're greeting guests, rolling out biscuits, or keeping things humming behind the scenes, you make the moments that matter, both big and small. Here, the work means more because we take pride in doing it together. So, join our team and find your place, because here...we're all in good company.

What You'll Do - You'll Make the Moment

Great times start in the kitchen, and it takes a team to bring the experience together. As a Cook, you might be prepping ingredients, plating comfort food, or cooking up someone's new favorite meal. Whatever your role, you'll make food that tasteslike home. So, if you're making pancakes for breakfast or cooking breakfast for dinner, every shift is a chance to work with heart, hustle, and a team that's got your back.
So if you're someone who....

  • Takes pride in a job well done
  • Works well as part of a team
  • Learns quickly and keeps up in a fast-paced kitchen
  • Can stay focused and handle multiple tasks
  • Brings a positive, can-do spirit to every shift

... come on in, we've been expecting you!
No restaurant experience? No worries. We'll teach you everything you need to know.

Focus on You

We're all about making sure you're taken care of too. Here's what's in it for you:

  • Good Work Deserves Good Pay: Competitive pay every week | Same day pay access
  • Support That Goes Beyond the Clock: Health insurance eligibility on day 1 - Full and Part-time employees | Vacation time | Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Grow and Thrive Your Way: 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
  • Culture of Belonging: Support that starts on day one | Onboarding, training, and development to help you thrive | Recognition programs and employee events that bring us together
  • More Perks, Just Because: 35% Discount on Cracker Barrel Food and Retail items | Exclusive Biscuit Perks like discounts on home, travel, cell phones, and more!
A Little About Us

Since 1969, Cracker Barrel has been a place to gather around delicious food, abundant servings, unexpected finds, and a warm welcome. Over time, it's become even more - somewhere folks can reconnect and feel at home. With more than 70,000 team members nationwide, we take pride in our roots -- always serving up more than a meal.

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.

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