Restaurant Seasonal

Cracker Barrel; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Same-day pay access

Employee discount

Job summary

Cracker Barrel is hiring a Seasonal Team Member in Mattoon, IL for part-time positions this summer. You may greet guests, help with dining and retail tasks, and support kitchen prep as needed. Training is provided to help you thrive in a friendly, guest-focused environment.

We offer weekly pay and a discount on Cracker Barrel food and retail items to show appreciation for your hard work. Join us to enjoy a welcoming team and flexible scheduling during the busy season.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; training provided.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and contribute to a friendly team.

Responsibilities

• Greeting guests with warmth and providing friendly service.
• Keeping tables clean and ensuring dishes are spotless.
• Prepping ingredients or assisting in cooking as needed.
• Restocking shelves or handling checkout for retail items.

Job description

1101 Charleston Ave. East, Mattoon, Illinois 61938-6213

Part time

SEAS26-0725

Our seasonal team members bring country hospitality to life for visitors and locals alike. We’re hiring for all positions, so as a Seasonal Team Member you could be doing things like:

• Greeting guests with warmth or serving up country goodness
• Making sure tables are clean and dishes are spotless
• Prepping ingredients or cooking someone’s new favorite meal
• Keeping our retail shelves stocked or ringing up the perfect gift

If you’re someone who...

• Enjoys creating a great guest experience
• Has a team-first mindset
• Can learn quickly and manage multiple tasks
• Brings a positive attitude to every shift

…then there’s a place for you here this Summer.

No matter where your experience lies, we’ll provide the training you need to Thrive Your Way!

Focus on You

We’re all about making sure you’re taken care of, too. Here’s what’s in it for you:

As a Seasonal employee, you will receive competitive pay every week along with same-day pay access if you need it. To show our appreciation, you will be eligible to receive a 35% discount on Cracker Barrel food and retail items throughout your time with us!

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.

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.

In compliance with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws, 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. Qualified applicants are considered for employment according to the laws of the respective state of employment. If you feel this policy has been violated, you may report such instances to the Employee Relations Department online (http://www.crackerbarrel.com/contact-us/employee/ ) or toll free at 1 800-333-9566.