Cook

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.; Pennsville Township (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Same day pay access

Health insurance on day 1 — full &

Vacation time

EAP

PAR training program

401k with company match

Employee stock purchase program

Discount on Cracker Barrel items

Onboarding and development

Job summary

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. is seeking a Cook to join our kitchen team in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

You’ll prep ingredients, plate comfort food, and contribute to dishes that feel like home with a focus on quality and consistency. We welcome teammates with a positive attitude who can work well with others, stay organized under pressure, and help guests enjoy a memorable dining experience.

Qualifications

• Works well as part of a team in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Able to stay focused and multi-task across prep and cook stations.
• Keeps a positive, can-do spirit on every shift.

Responsibilities

• Prep ingredients for service (washing, chopping, measuring).
• Plate and present comfort food to ensure quality and consistency.
• Cook dishes to recipe specifications and timing requirements.
• Collaborate with team to ensure smooth service and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Teamwork

Fast-paced

Multitasking

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. 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

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:

• Competitive pay every week
• Same day pay access

• Health insurance eligibility on day 1 – Full and Part-time employees
• Vacation time
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

• 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

• Support that starts on day one
• Onboarding, training, and development to help you thrive
• Recognition programs and employee events that bring us together

• 35% Discount on Cracker Barrel Food and Retail items
• Exclusive Biscuit Perks like discounts on home, travel, cell phones, and more!

Pay Range: $15.92 - $17.21

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.