Pretty Good Place - Line Cook Cracker Barrel Employee Review

4.0
24 Feb 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The par system helps with raises. Managers are pretty fair. There is tons of oppurtinity for advancement. You can cross train to any position you want after you become a par 2. They let you work as many hours or as little hours a week as you want. There are people who work anywhere from 5 hours to 56 hours a week. They pay time and a half for any overtime. They offer health benifets after 30 days as long as you average twenty four hours a week. You can enroll every year in November for insurance as long as you have the hours

Cons

The pay isnt all that great.

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5.0
1 Apr 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Very positive work environment! Lots of room for growth

Cons

Short shifts and it can be hard to get more hours

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2.0
3 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Most coworkers were genuinely great to work with and made shifts more enjoyable. * The guest interaction and serving aspect of the job is something I personally enjoy. * Some shifts could be positive depending on staffing and team on duty.

Cons

*Management was often unprofessional with inconsistent communication and expectations. * Certain coworker behavior occasionally affected morale and created a less positive work environment. * There was a noticeable blame culture where issues were not handled in a constructive way. * In my experience, bringing up workplace concerns or uncomfortable situations did not always feel welcomed or supported, and it sometimes felt like speaking up led to negative attention. * Scheduling and hours were inconsistent, making it hard to rely on stable income. * Inconsistent scheduling sometimes resulted in difficult shift patterns, including working split doubles (such as 9–3 followed by a 4–close shift), which often meant not getting out until around 10:30 PM and then repeating the pattern on consecutive days. * Training was limited, and expectations were often unclear, which made the job more stressful than it needed to be. * In my experience, HR concerns or formal complaints did not feel like they were taken seriously or addressed in a meaningful way.

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