Travel Center Cook — Fast-Paced Kitchen & Growth

TravelCenters of America; Sawyer (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Vacation and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

On-site meal discounts

Discounts on technology, travel, food,

Fuel discounts

Opportunity for growth and advancement

Job summary

TravelCenters of America has an opening for a Cook at our location. The role focuses on preparing and presenting quality food to guests while maintaining a welcoming, service-oriented atmosphere for travelers.

Ideal candidates bring food service experience and strong communication skills. Must be able to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and some holidays. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and meal discounts.

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

Communication

Flexible hours

Job description

TravelCenters of America has an opening for a Cook at our location. The role focuses on preparing and presenting quality food to guests while maintaining a welcoming, service-oriented atmosphere for travelers.

Ideal candidates bring food service experience and strong communication skills. Must be able to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and some holidays. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and meal discounts.