Restaurant Cook — Flexible Hours, Meal Discounts

TravelCenters of America; Commerce (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

On-site meals

Job summary

TravelCenters of America is hiring a Cook to join our restaurant team. You’ll prepare and present quality food for travelers at our locations, following recipes and plate presentation guidelines to ensure guest satisfaction.

This role requires teamwork, safety-minded food handling, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and some holidays. TA offers competitive benefits and opportunities for growth across its travel centers.

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

Verbal communication

Job description

TravelCenters of America is hiring a Cook to join our restaurant team. You’ll prepare and present quality food for travelers at our locations, following recipes and plate presentation guidelines to ensure guest satisfaction.

This role requires teamwork, safety-minded food handling, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and some holidays. TA offers competitive benefits and opportunities for growth across its travel centers.