Cook - TravelCenters of America

There’s never been a better time to join TravelCenters of America! For over 50 years, millions of professional truck drivers and motorists have relied on our travel centers for fuel, food, truck maintenance, and essential services. Driven by a passionate team, TA is focused on expanding its network, implementing cutting-edge technology, and pioneering innovative alternative energy and sustainability initiatives. From our locations across the country to our corporate headquarters in Westlake, Ohio, every team member is a vital stakeholder in TA's success. This environment offers endless career opportunities for those looking to share their ideas, grow with the company, and help shape TA's future.

Job Summary

TravelCenters of America provides a convenient, one-stop shopping experience for our customers. Each location boasts a variety of dining options, ensuring our guests find exactly what they're looking for. As a Cook, you'll play a critical role on our restaurant team, preparing and presenting high-quality food to guests, helping us return every traveler to the road better than they came!

• Work in a fun, trusting environment focused on excellent customer service.
• Perform prep cook tasks, including washing, chopping, and sorting ingredients.
• Perform grill cook tasks, such as setting up broilers, fryers, and grills according to line check sheets.
• Prepare all products to guest specifications and follow plate presentation guidelines.
• Complete prep, freezer pull, and temperature checklist sheets.
• Practice safe food handling, storage, and waste control procedures.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and report potentially unsafe situations caused by team members or customers.
• Maintain equipment according to operating standards.
• Prioritize work based on restaurant and guest needs.
• Build strong communication and rapport with leaders and coworkers.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A dedicated individual who works well with others and is eager to contribute to our team.
• Previous food service experience is a plus.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and some holidays.

Pay Range

$15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Note: The listed pay range reflects the potential compensation for this role. Actual pay may vary based on responsibilities, job duties/requirements, relevant experience, and skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TravelCenters of America is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, familial status, ancestry, sex, gender, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, handicap, military service or Veteran status, genetic information or membership in any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations

Individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation related to our recruiting process. To request an accommodation, please email appada@ta-petro.com. Include your first and last name, phone number, the position and location for which you are applying, and details regarding your accommodation request.

Typical Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, kneel, stoop, bend over, crouch, crawl, climb, and perform repetitive leg movements.
• Occasionally required to lift up to 50 lbs and/or move heavy objects.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. All performed with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment

• May be exposed to outdoor elements in all seasons.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes and particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.
• Noise level may be loud at times.
• May be exposed to dirt, dust, grime, grease, oil, gas, high-concentrated cleaning solutions, etc.

Disclaimer

This job description may not include all duties. The incumbent may be asked to perform other tasks. TravelCenters of America reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment, and either the incumbent or TravelCenters of America may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Vacation and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• On-site meal discounts.
• A wide variety of discounts on technology, travel, food, and fuel.
• Opportunity for growth and advancement.

• Previous food service experience.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Understanding of safe food handling and storage procedures.