Burger King Cook - PT

About the Role

TravelCenters of America is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our team. For over 50 years, we’ve been a trusted stop for millions of professional truck drivers and motorists, offering fuel, food, truck maintenance, and essential services. As we grow our network, implement cutting-edge technology, and explore sustainable initiatives, we’re looking for passionate individuals to shape our future. This role is crucial in preparing and presenting quality food to our guests, ensuring they return to the road better than they came.

Responsibilities

• Perform prep cook tasks such as washing, chopping, and sorting ingredients.
• Set up broiler, fryer, and grill stations according to line check sheets.
• Prepare all products to guest specifications and follow plate presentation guides.
• Complete prep, freezer pull, and temperature checklist sheets.
• Practice safe food handling, storage, and waste control procedures.
• Maintain equipment per operating standards.
• Prioritize work according to restaurant and guest needs.
• Build strong communication and rapport with leaders and co-workers.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous food service experience a plus.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and some holidays.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Vacation and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• On-site meal discounts.
• A wide variety of discounts on technology, travel, food, and fuel.
• Opportunity for growth and advancement.

Physical Demands

Regularly required to talk and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk, kneel, stoop, bend, crouch, crawl, climb, and lift up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. All tasks can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment

Exposure to outdoor elements in all seasons, fumes, particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The noise level can be loud at times. Exposure to dirt, dust, grime, grease, oil, gas, and high-concentrated cleaning solutions.