Theres 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 TAs success.
This environment offers endless career opportunities for individuals interested in sharing their ideas growing with the company and shaping TAs 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 wed 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 youll enjoy
Medical dental vision and life insurance
401k 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 httpswww.ta-petro.comcareersworking-at-ta-travel-centers
Pay Range
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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 dutiesrequirements 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.
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 andor 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.