Iron Skillet Cook

About the role

TravelCenters of America offers a convenient, one-stop shopping experience to our customers. Each location has a plethora of dining options which gives our guests the variety they look for. The Cook is a key member of the restaurant team responsible for preparing and presenting quality food to guests so that we are returning every traveler to the road better than they came!

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, such as 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 your 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 our team!
• 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

Pay

$16.00 - $19.00 per hour

Schedule

Flexible hours including nights, weekends and some holidays.

Typical Physical Demands

• The team member is regularly required to talk and hear
• Standing, walking, kneeling, stooping, bending over, crouching, crawling, climbing, and repetitive use of legs are done occasionally
• The team member is occasionally required to lift up to 50 lbs and/or move heavy objects
• Specific vision abilities required by this job 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 and particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration
• Noise level in the work environment can be loud at times
• Exposure to dirt, dust, grime, grease, oil, gas, high-concentrated cleaning solutions, etc.