Iron Skillet 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 energy initiatives, we’re looking for passionate individuals to shape our future. This role is a key part of our restaurant team, ensuring guests enjoy quality food and a great experience.

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 food 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 tasks based on 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.
• Discounts on technology, travel, food, and fuel.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement.

Pay

$14.00 - $16.00 per hour. Pay depends on factors such as responsibilities, job duties, and relevant experience and skills.

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, fumes, particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. Noise levels can be loud. Exposure to dirt, dust, grime, grease, oil, gas, and cleaning solutions.