Roadside Travel Center Cook — Grilling & Prep Pro

TravelCenters of America; Ogallala (NE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

TravelCenters of America is seeking a Cook to join our restaurant team at a Travel Center. You will prepare and present quality food for guests and help ensure a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment.

Key responsibilities include prep tasks, grill station setup, following plating guides, and maintaining equipment. The role requires flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and some holidays, and offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous food service experience a plus.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and some holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present quality food to guests.
• Perform prep cook tasks such as washing, chopping, and sorting ingredients.
• Set up broiler, fryer and grill stations according to line check sheets.
• Follow plate presentation guides and guest specifications.
• Complete prep, freezer pull and temperature checklist sheets.
• Maintain equipment per operating standards and safety guidelines.
• Prioritize work according to restaurant and guest needs.
• Build strong communication with leaders and co-workers.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Verbal communication

Flexibility

Job description

TravelCenters of America is seeking a Cook to join our restaurant team at a Travel Center. You will prepare and present quality food for guests and help ensure a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment.

Key responsibilities include prep tasks, grill station setup, following plating guides, and maintaining equipment. The role requires flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and some holidays, and offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.