Travel Center Cook — Flexible Shifts + Growth

TravelCenters of America; Morris (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Vacation and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

On-site meal discounts

Discounts on technology, travel, food,

Fuel

Growth opportunities

Job summary

TravelCenters of America is recruiting for a Cook to join our restaurant team at our travel centers. The role involves preparing and presenting quality food to guests and supporting a safe, efficient kitchen environment.

You will perform prep, grill duties, and follow plate presentation guides while adhering to food safety standards. The position requires flexible availability, strong teamwork, and a customer-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Good verbal communication skills.
• Previous food service experience is a plus.
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and some holidays.
• Works well with others and is excited to be part of the team.

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

Good verbal communication

Food service experience

Flexible hours

Team oriented

Job description

TravelCenters of America is recruiting for a Cook to join our restaurant team at our travel centers. The role involves preparing and presenting quality food to guests and supporting a safe, efficient kitchen environment.

You will perform prep, grill duties, and follow plate presentation guides while adhering to food safety standards. The position requires flexible availability, strong teamwork, and a customer-focused mindset.