Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is hiring Cooks to prepare homestyle Southern dishes in a fast-paced, guest-focused kitchen. You'll follow recipes and portion standards, prepare ingredients, operate grills, fryers, and ovens, and ensure plates are hot, accurate, and attractive. Maintain strict food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards while working closely with servers and teammates to keep orders flowing. Cooks help manage prep lists, rotate stock, and minimize waste. Cracker Barrel provides training, growth opportunities, and a friendly, family-style workplace where teamwork and hospitality are central to every shift. Responsibilities Prepare and cook menu items to recipe and portion standards Set up, stock, and break down stations for each shift Operate grills, fryers, ovens, and other kitchen equipment safely Maintain food safety, temperature logs, and sanitation standards Follow prep lists, label and rotate inventory, and minimize waste Coordinate with servers and expo to ensure timely, accurate orders Keep work areas, utensils, and equipment clean and organized Assist with receiving, storing, and organizing deliveries Support teammates during rush periods and shift transitions Follow company policies, safety rules, and dress code standards Required Skills Line cooking Food preparation Recipe and portion control Grill operation Fryer operation Food safety and sanitation Knife skills Kitchen equipment operation Time management Order coordination (Expo)