Cook

Cracker Barrel; Lincoln (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health insurance on day 1 (full/part‑t

Vacation time

401k with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee discounts

EAP

Job summary

Cracker Barrel in Lincoln, IL is hiring a Cook to join our team. You’ll prep ingredients, plate comfort food, and cook meals that feel like home. Every shift is an opportunity to work with heart, hustle, and a team that has your back. No restaurant experience?

No problem. We’ll teach you everything you need to know. We offer weekly pay, health insurance eligibility on day 1, vacation time, and opportunities for growth through PAR training.

Qualifications

• Team-oriented kitchen player with strong work ethic.
• Able to adapt to a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Demonstrates focus and multi-tasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prep ingredients for meals.
• Plate and present comfort food.
• Cook and season dishes to recipe standards.
• Collaborate with team to ensure smooth kitchen operations.

Skills

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Job description

They say you are the company you keep - and at Cracker Barrel, we take that seriously. Whether youre 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 Youll Do - Youll 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 youre 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, weve 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 youre 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 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 - $16.50

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, its 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.