Cook

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.; East Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance eligibility on day 1

Vacation time

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Growth and development opportunities

401k plan with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Discount on Cracker Barrel Food and 1

Exclusive Biscuit Perks

Job summary

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. in East Windsor, CT is hiring cooks to join a welcoming kitchen team. You’ll prep ingredients, plate comfort foods, and help create meals that feel like home, with heart and hustle on every shift.

Whether you’re new to cooking or bringing kitchen experience, you’ll learn quickly in a fast-paced environment, with weekly pay and opportunities for growth, all while enjoying employee perks and a team that supports you.

Qualifications

• Team player who works well with others.
• Willing to learn in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Able to stay focused and multitask during shifts.
• No restaurant experience? We'll teach you.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for meals.
• Assist with cooking and plating.
• Support kitchen team to ensure smooth service.

Skills

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

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 tastes like 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.

• 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.

• 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!

Pay Range: $16.94 - $17.97

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.