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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance on day 1

Vacation time

Employee assistance program

401k plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Discount on Cracker Barrel items

Job summary

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. in Bel Air, MD is hiring entry‑level team members to join our kitchen and dining operations.

You’ll contribute to a warm, guest‑centric experience while learning our service standards and maintaining efficiency in a busy kitchen. Earn $15.00–$16.75 per hour with weekly pay and access to benefits from day one, including health insurance for full and part‑time staff, vacation time, and growth opportunities through industry training.

Qualifications

• No restaurant experience? We’ll teach you everything you need to know.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Fast-paced environment

Positive attitude

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.

• 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

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 opportunitiesbegin 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!

Pay Range: $15.00 - $16.75

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. See for yourself.

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.

They say you are the company you keep—And at Cracker Barrel we take that seriously. Bringing together folks who share a sense of pride in their work, and joy in hospitality. While building teams where everyone can see how much their contribution is valued. Because making a difference in someone’s life can feel big—but it’s often the smallest moments that make the deepest impact. We’re all in this together—to make a real difference for our guests, every day. That’s why, at Cracker Barrel you’re all in good company. 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.