Roadside Cook & Grill Specialist — Flexible Hours

TravelCenters of America; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

On-site meal discounts

Discounts on technology

Discounts on travel, food and fuel

Growth opportunities

Job summary

TravelCenters of America is hiring a Cook to join our restaurant team at our travel centers. You will be responsible for preparing and presenting quality food to travelers and guests, supporting a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Responsibilities include prep work, grill setup, following plate presentation guides, safety procedures, and maintaining equipment. Flexible hours, nights, weekends, and some holidays are required. On-site meals and growth opportunities are provided.

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

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Food service experience

Job description

TravelCenters of America is hiring a Cook to join our restaurant team at our travel centers. You will be responsible for preparing and presenting quality food to travelers and guests, supporting a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Responsibilities include prep work, grill setup, following plate presentation guides, safety procedures, and maintaining equipment. Flexible hours, nights, weekends, and some holidays are required. On-site meals and growth opportunities are provided.