Homestyle Cook: Fast-Paced Kitchen, Growth & Perks

Cracker Barrel; Gardendale (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health insurance from day 1

Vacation time

PAR training program

401k with company matching (90 days)

Employee stock purchase program

Discount on Cracker Barrel items

Job summary

Cracker Barrel in Gardendale, AL is seeking a friendly Cook to join our kitchen team. You’ll help prep ingredients, plate comforting dishes, and cook meals that feel like home. No restaurant experience?

No problem—the team will teach you everything you need to know. We offer weekly pay, health insurance eligibility from day one for full- and part-time, paid vacation time, PAR training, a 401(k) with company matching after 90 days, and an employee stock purchase program.

Qualifications

• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Learns quickly and can multitask across stations.
• Maintains focus with a positive, can-do attitude.
• No prior restaurant experience required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepping ingredients and cooking meals.
• Plating and presenting dishes to guests.
• Maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards.
• Supporting the team during busy shifts.

Skills

Teamwork

Learns quickly

Multitasking

Focus under pressure

Positive attitude

Job description

Cracker Barrel in Gardendale, AL is seeking a friendly Cook to join our kitchen team. You’ll help prep ingredients, plate comforting dishes, and cook meals that feel like home. No restaurant experience?

No problem—the team will teach you everything you need to know. We offer weekly pay, health insurance eligibility from day one for full- and part-time, paid vacation time, PAR training, a 401(k) with company matching after 90 days, and an employee stock purchase program.