KFC Cook

TravelCenters of America • Fair Play, SC

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About The Position

The Cook is a key member of the restaurant team, responsible for preparing and presenting quality food to guests. The role includes prep and grill cooking, following guest specifications and presentation guides, completing food and temperature checklists, and maintaining safe food-handling, storage, waste-control, and equipment practices. Cooks work in a customer-service-focused environment and communicate with leaders and coworkers to meet restaurant and guest needs.

Requirements

• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and some holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Previous food service experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform prep tasks such as washing, chopping, and sorting ingredients.
• Set up broiler, fryer, and grill stations according to line check sheets.
• Prepare products to guest specifications and follow plate presentation guides.
• Complete prep, freezer pull, and temperature checklist sheets.
• Follow safe food handling and storage practices and waste-control procedures.
• Follow safety guidelines and report potentially unsafe situations caused by team members or customers.
• Maintain equipment according to operating standards.
• Prioritize work according to restaurant and guest needs.
• Build strong communication and rapport with leaders and coworkers.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed