Country Pride Cook

For more than 50 years, millions of professional truck drivers and motorists have depended on TravelCenters of America for fuel, food, truck maintenance and essential services. Driven by a passionate team, TA is focused on growing its network of travel centers, implementing cutting-edge technology and embarking on innovative alternative energy and sustainability initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Work in a fun, trusting environment focused on great customer service
• Perform prep cook tasks such as washing, chopping, and sorting ingredients
• Perform grill cook tasks, including setting up broiler, fryer and grill stations according to the line check sheets
• Prepare all products to the specifications requested by guests and follow plate presentation guides
• Complete prep, freezer pull and temperature checklist sheets
• Practice safe food handling and storage as well as waste control procedures
• Know and follow safety guidelines and report potentially unsafe situations caused by team members and customers
• Maintain equipment per operating standards
• Prioritize work according to the restaurant and guest needs
• Build strong communication and rapport with leaders and co-workers
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

• A dedicated individual who works well with others and is excited to be part of the team
• 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

Pay

$20.00 - $20.65 per hour

A pay range listed reflects the potential pay for this role. The pay will depend on various factors, such as responsibilities of the position, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills.

Schedule

Flexible hours including nights, weekends and some holidays.

Physical Demands

Regularly required to talk and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk, kneel, stoop, bend over, crouch, crawl, climb, and use legs repetitively. Occasionally required to lift up to 50 lbs and/or move heavy objects. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

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