Kitchen Cook — Fresh, Fast-Paced with Growth

TravelCenters of America; Seymour (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life

401(k) with match

Paid vacation & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

On-site meal discounts

Employee discounts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

TravelCenters of America is hiring a Cook to join our dining team. At TA, we provide a variety of dining options at travel centers and value reliable, guest-focused service.

You’ll prepare and present quality food according to guest specifications and help keep stations organized and clean. We seek friendly, team-oriented individuals with good verbal communication and flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• A 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, 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

Team player

Customer service

Verbal communication

Flexibility

Job description

TravelCenters of America is hiring a Cook to join our dining team. At TA, we provide a variety of dining options at travel centers and value reliable, guest-focused service.

You’ll prepare and present quality food according to guest specifications and help keep stations organized and clean. We seek friendly, team-oriented individuals with good verbal communication and flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays.