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Store & Kitchen

Whether you find yourself in the store or the kitchen, you'll play a critical role in upholding Parker's dedication to excellence. Whether it's warmly welcoming customers, preparing our delicious Southern-inspired dishes with precision and care, or ensuring our shelves are well-stocked and our stores are in tip-top shape, your commitment to quality and teamwork is what makes us truly exceptional.

Kitchen

Our kitchen associates and managers prepare our Southern-inspired menu and serve our customers with a smile. They are responsible for ensuring the freshness and quality and of every Parker’s Kitchen product through certified training programs and strict safety standards. We’re looking for culinary professionals who take pride in their work and love working as a team.

Management

Our store managers support their teams with a hands-on approach. Managers at Parker’s Kitchen will coach and develop associates into future leaders. In addition to base pay, store managers may receive a quarterly bonus based on profitability and performance. Opportunity for advancement to district and regional managers is available.

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corporate & support

Our corporate teams work to support the stores and grow our company. We’re hiring for roles in several areas of expertise with great opportunity for advancement.

BENEFITS

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Parker’s offers associates two plans to best meet their needs. Preventative care is always covered and plans include a prescription drug card benefit.

Dental Coverage

Our Dental Program is available to full-time associates and their dependents with preventative care covered at 100%.

Vision Coverage

Our Vision Program helps cover the cost of exams as well as glasses or contacts.

Child Care Assistance

All FT Parker's Employees are eligible for $5,000 for childcare per employee* Conditions apply

Basic Life Insurance

Basic Life insurance is company-provided for all full-time and part-time associates at no cost to the associate.

Supplemental Insurance

Associates are eligible to participate in supplemental benefits such as Disability Insurance, Accident Insurance, and Cancer Indemnity Insurance.

Retirement Savings

Our 401k savings plan offers a generous company match to associate deferrals. Eligibility for enrollment begins upon attainment of age 21 and the completion of 6 months of employment.

Paid Time Off

Parker’s associates are eligible for paid time off from their first day of employment to give time for rest and recreation as well as healing. The amount of vacation earned is based on hours worked and the number of years of continuous service.

Flexible Spending & Dependent Care Accounts

Associates can pay for non-reimbursed healthcare and eligible daycare expenses on a pre-tax basis through our FSA and dependent care offerings.

Employee Assistance Program

Parker’s offers company-paid EAP services to associates including three face-to-face appointments for counseling or therapy, legal and financial resources, work/life resources including parenting, and free consultations with professionals.

Employee Discounts

Associates enjoy a variety of discounts through Parker’s including 50% off Parker's Kitchen prepared food, gym discount at 24/7 Fitness, and Tickets @ Work.

Pet Insurance

Pets are family! We offer coverage for all of your loved ones, including your fur-babies.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Parker’s offers associates three tiers of medical options to best meet their needs. Preventative care is always covered and plans include a prescription drug card benefit.

Dental Coverage

Our Dental Program is available to full-time associates and their dependents with preventative care covered at 100%.

Vision Coverage

Our Vision Program helps cover the cost of exams as well as glasses or contacts.

Child Care Assistance

All FT Parker's Employees are eligible for $5,000 for childcare per employee* Conditions apply

Basic Life Insurance

Basic Life insurance is company-provided for all full-time and part-time associates at no cost to the associate.

Supplemental Insurance

Associates are eligible to participate in supplemental benefits such as Disability Insurance, Accident Insurance, and Cancer Indemnity Insurance.

Retirement Savings

Our 401k savings plan offers a generous company match to associate deferrals. Eligibility for enrollment begins upon attainment of age 21 and the completion of 6 months of employment.

Paid Time Off

Parker’s associates are eligible for both Vacation Pay and Sick Pay to give time for rest and recreation as well as healing. The amount of vacation earned is based on hours worked and the number of years of continuous service.

Flexible Spending & Dependent Care Accounts

Associates can pay for non-reimbursed healthcare and eligible daycare expenses on a pre-tax basis through our FSA and dependent care offerings.

Employee Assistance Program

Parker’s offers company-paid EAP services to associates including three face-to-face appointments for counseling or therapy, legal and financial resources, work/life resources including parenting, and free consultations with professionals.

Employee Discounts

Associates enjoy a variety of discounts through Parker’s including AAA group benefits, H&R Block, Verizon, Tickets @ Work.

Pet Insurance

Pets are family! We offer coverage for all of your loved ones, including your fur-babies.

GIVING

BACK

Do you believe an organization should give back to the community like we do?

When you begin your career at Parker’s, you can feel you joined an organization where you can make a meaningful impact in the communities we live and work in. We believe we play a larger role in the lives of those we serve by offering opportunities to support and raise money for our communities. Learn more about our giving back initiatives.

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Parker’s has donated over 11 million dollars since 2011.

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Parker’s has donated over 30 million dollars since 2011.

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Parker’s has donated over 30 million dollars since 2011.

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Parker’s has donated over 30 million dollars since 2011.

frequently asked

questions

Apply online or in person at any of our Parker’s stores. Most people complete the online application process in about 20 minutes. To apply online, create an account in our applicant tracking system. You will be asked to create a username and password. You will use this username and password to update your application and to apply for different open positions.

Absolutely. Equal access to programs, services and employment is available to all persons. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department by calling (912) 231-1001, M-F 8am – 5pm EST.

Safety is our number one priority. We take extensive measures to ensure employees and customers enjoy the Parker’s experience with confidence. To begin, new team members receive comprehensive safety and security training. All stores are brightly lit, inside and out, with multiple sophisticated alarms and digital video cameras in place, and specially designed drop safes are in each of the stores. For additional safety, windows are clutter-free, providing open visibility from the store to the fuel pumps and street.

When you apply online, you will be asked what Parker’s location you prefer or you can list the stores where you would be willing to work. Neighboring stores may also review your application and call you if they are interested in interviewing you.

You may upload your resume during the online application process.

Only applicants who are chosen for interviews are called. Store managers wish they could call every applicant and thank him or her for considering Parker’s during your job search. However, the number of applications we receive makes that impossible. If you are called and have applied for multiple locations, please ask which Parker’s store is conducting the interview.

For 30 days. If you don’t hear anything within the first month after you apply, we encourage you to return to the store to update your application, which will make it active for another 30 days.

Due to the age restricted products sold within our stores, company policy requires employees to be 18 years of age or older to work on the store side. Employees must be 16 and up to work in the kitchen.

Shift times vary considerably depending on where you work in the store, what your job is, and whether you work part-time or full-time, but most everyone works on weekends because that is our busiest time.

Yes. Parker’s stores are always open, which means most store team members will work on weekends. Holiday rates will be paid for Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Hourly employees, non-exempt employees may be eligible for holiday pay at 1½ times their regular rate of pay.

All Parker’s employees are paid bi-weekly.

The employees representing Parker’s are a reflection on the entire company and Parker’s brand image. Employees are required to be dressed in proper uniform during all working hours.  Uniform shirts or jackets and name tags must have the Parker’s® Company logo. Hourly, non-exempt employees may wear blue or black jeans. All employees are required to wear shoes with non-slip soles. Good personal hygiene is a must for a service organization. Employees are expected to be clean and neat in accordance with generally accepted personal hygiene standards.

Parker’s has always believed in rewarding hard work and dedication and we also have a longstanding tradition of promoting the most qualified employees. If an employee demonstrates exemplary skill and performance they may apply for promotional opportunity and go before a panel. It’s important to note that all eligible candidates are considered equally so it may take longer in areas with a higher concentration of qualified and interested associates.

Available manager positions are listed on our careers site. We only consider external candidates who have worked in a retail or food service setting and who have management experience. If you meet both criteria, please complete an application. If you don’t have the required experience, we would welcome your interest in a non-management position.

If you are an existing associate, please log in to UKG, then choose “Myself” on the homepage. Afterward, select “Opportunities” to access and apply for suitable job openings.

Yes! If you see a position that you feel is a good fit for you and you know a current Parker’s associate who can attest to your qualifications, they can refer you as a candidate. Just make sure to include their name when you complete the application. 

The posting, interviewing, and hiring process for each new store follows a specific timeline based on its anticipated opening date. Please email [email protected] and we can contact them once the store positions are posted and available. Please note that opening dates are subject to potential changes. 

As part of our pre-employment process at Parker’s, all offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. This check is initiated after you have accepted your conditional job offer. 

Certainly! You have the option to apply for multiple positions using the same candidate profile. Nevertheless, we advise you to thoroughly review each job description and consider applying only to roles that closely match your experience, interests, and geographical preferences. 

Certainly, you’re welcome to apply for other available roles. We suggest that you thoroughly review each job description and opt to apply only for positions that closely match your experience, interests, and location. 

You are able to update certain details, such as your contact information. To do so, please log into your profile. 

The system will automatically lock your account after 3 failed attempts. Select “Forgot Password” and follow the prompts to reset your password. 

For your security, we temporarily stop sending new codes after three attempts. If you need to reset your password, navigate to the login page, select “Forgot Password”.  You must wait 30 minutes before attempting to log in again. Click Here for easy navigation to the login page.

You will need to login to your Candidate Home page with your old email address and navigate to “Account Settings” to update your email address. If you do not remember the email address used to create your profile, you can create a new account with an active email. 

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