Iron Skillet Cook

TravelCenters of America • Kingdom City, MO • 6h ago

There's never been a better time to join TravelCenters of America! For more than 50 years, millions of professional truck drivers and motorists have called our travel centers home, depending on us daily for fuel, food, truck maintenance and essential services.

Driven by a passionate team, TA is focused on growing its network of travel centers, implementing cutting edge technology and embarking on innovative alternative energy and sustainability initiatives.

From our locations across the country, to our corporate headquarters in Westlake, Ohio, every team member is a stakeholder in TA's success. This environment offers endless career opportunities for individuals interested in sharing their ideas, growing with the company and shaping TA's future.

Job Summary

TravelCenters of America offers a convenient, one-stop shopping experience to our customers. Each location has a plethora of dining options which gives our guests the variety they look for. The Cook is a key member of the restaurant team responsible for preparing and presenting quality food to guests so that we are returning every traveler to the road better than they came!

In this role, you can expect to:

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

What we'd like to see:

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

With us, you'll enjoy:

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

Not all benefit plans are available to all team members. For a more comprehensive list of benefits, please visit https://www.ta-petro.com/careers/working-at-ta-travel-centers

Pay Range

$18.42 - 19.50 per hour

A pay range listed reflects the potential pay for this role. The pay will depend on various factors, such as responsibilities of the position, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Not all positions posted will have a pay range listed.

Our travel centers serve thousands every day; not one traveler is the same and our team must reflect that. We can "return every traveler to the road better than they came" only by understanding and celebrating individualism. TravelCenters of America is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless 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. At TravelCenters of America, we invite everyone to make themselves at home.

Individuals

with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation related to our

recruiting process. If you would like to request an accommodation related to the

recruitment process, please email us at appada@ta-petro.com. In your email,

please include your first and last name, phone number, the position and

location for which you are applying, and details pertaining to the

accommodation request.

Typical Physical Demands

In this role, the team member is regularly required to talk and hear. Standing, walking, kneeling, stooping, bending over, crouching, crawling, climbing, and repetitive use of legs are done occasionally. The team member is occasionally required to lift up to 50 lbs and/or move heavy objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. All performed with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment

While performing these duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outdoor elements in all seasons. Occasionally, the employee will also be exposed to fumes and particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud at times. While performing these duties, the employee may be exposed to dirt, dust, grime, grease, oil, gas, high-concentrated cleaning solutions, etc.

Disclaimer

This job description may not list all duties for this position. The incumbent in the position may be asked to perform other duties. TA Operating LLC reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment, and either the incumbent or TA Operating LLC may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

Similar Jobs

Housekeeper

Drury Hotels • Columbia, MO • 15h ago

Retail & Hospitality

3100 Interstate 70 Dr. SE, Columbia, MO 65201Full timeR39691Property Location:Drury Plaza Hotel - 3100 Interstate 70 Dr. SE , Columbia, Missouri 65201You belong at Drury Hotels.Getting a job is just the beginning. Findin...

15h ago

Go to Apply

Hotel Maintenance

Kinseth Hospitality Companies • Columbia, MO • 3d ago

Retail & Hospitality

Come and join our friendly team! At Courtyard by Marriott in Columbia, we are busy and continuously growing! What you'll love about working with us: -We really care about YOU! We take the time to understand your needs an...

3d ago

Go to Apply

Branch Operations Manager, Floorcovering - Store 703281

Sherwin-Williams • Columbia, MO • 4d ago

Retail & Hospitality

The Branch Operations Manager works with the Branch Manager to organize, plan, and implement strategies in a Sherwin-Williams floorcovering branch. This includes supporting all aspects of branch operations, including cus...

4d ago

Go to Apply

Hotel Housekeeper

Kinseth Hospitality Companies • Columbia, MO • 4d ago

Retail & Hospitality

4d ago

Go to Apply

Restaurant Manager

Cracker Barrel • Columbia, MO • 5d ago

Retail & Hospitality

3304 Clark Lane, Columbia, Missouri 65202-2412 Full time JR20053 They say you are the company you keep - and at Cracker Barrel, we take that seriously. Whether you're greeting guests, rolling out biscuits, or keeping thi...

5d ago

Go to Apply

Retail Sales Manager - FT

Michaels • Columbia, MO • 1w ago

Retail & Hospitality

Store - COLUMBIA, MO The Sales Manager leads and champions a high-performing selling culture across the store, driving strong sales results and an engaging customer experience. This role oversees front-end and service op...

1w ago

Go to Apply

VCS Retail Sales Clerk- Columbia MO

Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration • Columbia, MO • 1w ago

Retail & Hospitality

Summary Are you looking for a better work-life balance and opportunities to grow? Join an excellent organization that puts Veterans first for a fulfilling career! Since 1946 Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) has delivered t...

1w ago

Go to Apply

(USA) Prepared Food Lead

Walmart • Columbia, MO • 1w ago

Retail & Hospitality

Position Summary... As a Prepared Foods and Café Department Lead you will drive sales in your area and supervise your team of hourly associates who create and serve meals to our members - giving them more of what they lo...

1w ago

Go to Apply

Maintenance, Operations and Quality Program Manager

Sodexo • Mexico, MO • 2w ago

Retail & Hospitality

Serve as Sodexo's K-12 Maintenance Subject Matter Expert, helping schools optimize facility performance through asset management, condition assessments, maintenance planning, CMMS implementation, and operational training...

2w ago

Go to Apply

Retail Salesperson

Bridgestone Americas • Columbia, MO • 2w ago

Retail & Hospitality

Company Overview Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is part of Bridgestone Americas and employs over 22,000 teammates in North America. BSRO operates more than 2,200 company-owned stores, including Firestone Complete A...

2w ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)