Kitchen Cook - Prep, Grill & Guest-Driven Cuisine

TravelCenters of America; West Memphis (AR); On-site; USD 17,908 - 19,286; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision and life ins.

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

On-site meal discounts

Discounts on technology, travel, food,

Growth opportunities

Job summary

TravelCenters of America is hiring a Cook to join our restaurant team. This role focuses on preparing and presenting quality foods to guests in a fast-paced environment at our travel centers.

The position requires teamwork, good verbal communication, and the ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and some holidays. Compensation reflects a pay range of $13.50–$14.00 per hour, with comprehensive benefits offered to eligible team members.

Qualifications

• A dedicated individual who works well with others and is excited to be part of our team.
• 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 guest specifications 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; follow safety guidelines and report potentially unsafe situations caused by team members and customers
• Maintain equipment per operating standards
• Prioritize work according to restaurant and guest needs
• Build strong communication and rapport with leaders and co-workers
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Skills

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Flexibility

Job description

TravelCenters of America is hiring a Cook to join our restaurant team. This role focuses on preparing and presenting quality foods to guests in a fast-paced environment at our travel centers.

The position requires teamwork, good verbal communication, and the ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and some holidays. Compensation reflects a pay range of $13.50–$14.00 per hour, with comprehensive benefits offered to eligible team members.