At Cracker Barrel, our mission is Pleasing People. This is evident from the moment you walk through our doors, with the first smile that greets you, from the items in our retail store to the food on the table, we welcome you home! Calling all foodies! Cracker Barrel is on the search for an experienced food service superstar with a knack for food styling and a knowledge of food safety to join the Culinary Operations team at our Home Office.
This position is responsible for providing tactical support for the development of new menu items, promotional products and annual programs including operational testing and implementation. At the direction of supervisor, this individual will prepare recipes in the new product development process. They will also prepare products received from suppliers and participates in evaluation of those products; provide all product organization for food photography and commercial shoots; assists in providing guidance on accurate recreation of Cracker Barrel food by the production team; and organize recipes, food, and all accompanying pieces for delivery to shoot locations.
- Assist in the creation/development of recipes from conceptualization through implementation and for product presentations (Menu Team, Steering Committee, PD/Supplier Product reviews) along with any special functions.
- Regular execution of food production for the Culinary Operations and Culinary Innovation teams
- Provide support to teams and be a collaborative partner for various cross-functional groups
- Includes ordering of ingredients, management of supplier samples, maintaining proper rotation of inventory. Responsible for maintaining the professional appearance of the test kitchen.
- Organizes recipes, food, and all accompanying pieces for delivery to shoot locations
- When needed, is present live, on-set for all food photography shoots, and TV commercial shoots
- Maintains up to date awareness of CBOCS operations.
- High School Diploma or equivalent with 3-5 years work experience in food service production.
- 1-2 years experience participating in photo / TV shoots
- Cracker Barrel or external multi-unit chain experience preferred
- General knowledge and understanding of food service industry trends.
- Food styling experience is a plus
- Familiarity with consumer research (trends, methodology, etc.).
- General knowledge of proper food safety (handling and storage) and service techniques; general understanding of quality assurance.
- General knowledge of CBOCS restaurant equipment and both operational cooking platforms.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with other teams
NOTE: Racism, either overt or perpetuated through unconscious bias, has no place at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, and both our Mission and People Promise are firmly rooted in the principle of valuing what everyone brings to the table. Our employees work hard to ensure that our brand, which is grounded in genuine hospitality and nostalgia, represents only what is good about those things. While our dcor and food may harken back to earlier times, our inclusive culture and beliefs about equality and diversity do not.
Street 2: 307 Hartmann Drive
External Company Name: Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.
External Company URL: www.crackerbarrel.com
Store #: 001
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.
Cracker Barrel does not unlawfully discriminate in hiring. If you are interested in applying for a position and need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact (1-800-333-9566) so that we can work with you to reasonably accommodate you. Note that individuals who have any hearing impairment will be reasonably accommodated in the application process.
