Cafe Production Team Member

Pilot-Company-; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nation-wide Medical Plan/Dental/Vision

Job summary

Pilot Company is seeking a dedicated team member to prepare and serve food and beverages, and to cater meetings and events. You will help ensure products are fresh, safely prepared, and available as needed for guests and meetings.

Responsibilities include setting up stations, delivering high-quality service, and assisting with breakdowns while maintaining a clean, safe kitchen and café environment. Prior food service experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• ServSafe certification required post hire.
• Prior food service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and assemble various food and beverage items.
• Anticipate production levels to provide fresh food and adequate quantities for meetings or events.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness; uphold food safety standards.
• Set up and break down work stations and catering events; keep areas organized.
• Provide quality service to every guest and assist with self-checkout when needed.
• Assist in maintaining meeting rooms or conference areas and equipment.

Skills

Guest service

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification

Job description

• Position Category: Shared Services (SHARED SERVICES)

Company Description

Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 43 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.

Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Military encouraged to apply.

Job Description

The purpose of this job is to prepare and serve food and beverage items, as well as cater meetings and other business functions.

• Prepare, cook, and assemble various food and beverage items
• Anticipate production levels to provide fresh food and maintain sufficient product quantities; prepare the proper amount of food necessary for meetings or events as determined by Café General Manager
• Ensure products are available and fresh; uphold food safety standards
• Set up and break down work station or catering events; maintain an organized and clean work area
• Ensure quality service is delivered to every guest
• Provide guest assistance with self-checkout procedures
• Clean, sanitize, and organize café, kitchen, and all storage areas; contribute to the safety, maintenance, and cleaning of meeting rooms or conference areas
• Maintain a safe work environment for guests and team members
• Apprise supervisor of work activities and disruptions (i.e., product availability, equipment malfunctions, working conditions)
• Model behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level
• Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Complete other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certification preferred
• ServSafe certification required post hire

Prior food service experience preferred

Additional Information

• Nation-wide Medical Plan/Dental/Vision