Cook – Flexible Hours & Growth Opportunities

TravelCenters of America; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision and life ins.

401(k) with company match

Vacation and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

On-site meal discounts

Discounts on technology, travel, food,

Discounts on fuel

Job summary

TravelCenters of America is hiring a Cook at our travel center location. You will prepare and present quality food to guests, in a fast-paced, guest-focused restaurant environment.

Responsibilities include prep, grill setup, following plate guidelines, safe food handling, and maintaining equipment. Flexible hours including nights, weekends and some holidays are required to meet guest needs.

Qualifications

• 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

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, set up broiler, fryer, and grill stations according to line check sheets
• Prepare all products to guest specifications and follow plate presentation guides
• Complete prep, freezer pull and temperature checklist sheets
• Practice safe food handling and storage and report unsafe situations
• Maintain equipment per operating standards
• Prioritize work according to restaurant and guest needs
• Build strong communication with leaders and co-workers
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Flexibility

Job description

TravelCenters of America is hiring a Cook at our travel center location. You will prepare and present quality food to guests, in a fast-paced, guest-focused restaurant environment.

Responsibilities include prep, grill setup, following plate guidelines, safe food handling, and maintaining equipment. Flexible hours including nights, weekends and some holidays are required to meet guest needs.