Cook - Fast-Paced Kitchen, Flexible Hours & Benefits

TravelCenters of America; Matthews (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Discounts

Job summary

TravelCenters of America is seeking a Cook to join our restaurant team at our travel centers across the country. The Cook will be responsible for preparing and presenting quality food for guests, following recipes and safety guidelines, and contributing to a welcoming dining experience for travelers.

You will perform prep work, grill duties, and maintain cleanliness and temperature checks, while following plate presentation guides.

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
• 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

Job description

TravelCenters of America is seeking a Cook to join our restaurant team at our travel centers across the country. The Cook will be responsible for preparing and presenting quality food for guests, following recipes and safety guidelines, and contributing to a welcoming dining experience for travelers.

You will perform prep work, grill duties, and maintain cleanliness and temperature checks, while following plate presentation guides.