Good coworkers, really fast paced job! - Dishwasher Cracker Barrel Employee Review

4.0
Dec 31, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Coworkers and managers are great to work with. You can buy food at 50% discount 30 minutes before or after your shift. Good benefits once you reach certain milestones in the company (i.e. More than 2 years and 4 star on their PAR system.)

Cons

Really non-stop workload, not even a minute. No breaks. Even if you are allowed to go to the bath or take some minutes off, the workload will accumulate and it will be worst later.

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Cracker Barrel Response
8y
Thanks for the kinds words! We appreciate you working so hard to ensure Cracker Barrel runs smoothly.

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5.0
Apr 1, 2026
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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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Cracker Barrel Response
2mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We appreciate your input and are happy to hear you enjoyed your time at Cracker Barrel!
2.0
Jun 3, 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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