Cook — Growth, Benefits & Flexible Hours

TravelCenters of America; Matthews (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site meal discounts

401(k) with company match

Vacation and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision and life保险

Job summary

TravelCenters of America is seeking a Cook to join our restaurant team. You will prepare and present quality food to guests, following plate presentation guides and safety standards.

Your role supports a one-stop destination experience for travelers, with opportunities to grow within TA’s network. The position requires offering great customer service, working flexible hours including nights and weekends, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food handling.

Qualifications

• Previous food service experience is 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, 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.

Skills

Food service experience

Communication skills

Flexibility

Job description

TravelCenters of America is seeking a Cook to join our restaurant team. You will prepare and present quality food to guests, following plate presentation guides and safety standards.

Your role supports a one-stop destination experience for travelers, with opportunities to grow within TA’s network. The position requires offering great customer service, working flexible hours including nights and weekends, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food handling.