Grill & Prep Cook — Fast-Paced Kitchen Team

TravelCenters of America; Troutdale (OR); On-site; USD 2,480,000 - 2,617,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

On-site meal discounts

Vacation and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts on technology, travel, fuel

Job summary

TravelCenters of America is hiring a Cook to support our kitchen at the travel center locations. This role focuses on preparing and presenting quality food to guests, ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly and efficiently to keep travelers on the road.

The position requires the ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and some holidays, with opportunities for growth and advancement within TA. Benefits include health insurance, a 401(k) with company match, vacation, and meal

Qualifications

• Previous food service experience preferred.
• 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

Prep cook

Grill cook

Food service experience

Safety guidelines

Job description

TravelCenters of America is hiring a Cook to support our kitchen at the travel center locations. This role focuses on preparing and presenting quality food to guests, ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly and efficiently to keep travelers on the road.

The position requires the ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and some holidays, with opportunities for growth and advancement within TA. Benefits include health insurance, a 401(k) with company match, vacation, and meal