PT Grill & Prep Cook — Flexible Hours

Travelcenters-of-Americ; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Discounts on travel

Discounts on fuel

Job summary

TravelCenters of America is seeking a Cook to join our restaurant team, delivering quality meals to travelers and guests across our travel centers. You will perform prep tasks, grill duties, and ensure plates meet presentation standards while following safety guidelines.

The role requires flexibility to work nights, weekends, and some holidays, with opportunities to grow within a supportive team that values customer service and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or prep cook is preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and some holidays.
• Maintain safety and quality standards in food handling and storage.
• Ability to follow line check sheets and plate presentation guides.
• Develop teamwork and communication with leaders and coworkers.

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
• 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

Flexible schedule

Customer service

Job description

TravelCenters of America is seeking a Cook to join our restaurant team, delivering quality meals to travelers and guests across our travel centers. You will perform prep tasks, grill duties, and ensure plates meet presentation standards while following safety guidelines.

The role requires flexibility to work nights, weekends, and some holidays, with opportunities to grow within a supportive team that values customer service and operational excellence.