Iron Skillet Cook

TravelCenters of America • North Little Rock, AR

6d

About The Position

The Cook is a key member of the restaurant team, responsible for preparing and presenting quality food to guests. The role supports a convenient, varied dining experience at TravelCenters of America and aims to help travelers continue their journeys better than they arrived. The Cook works in a customer-service-focused team environment and may perform other job-related duties as assigned.

The position involves food preparation and cooking, completing prep and temperature checklists, following safe food handling, storage, and waste-control procedures, maintaining equipment according to operating standards, and prioritizing work based on restaurant and guest needs. The Cook communicates and builds rapport with leaders and coworkers.

Team members may be exposed to outdoor elements in all seasons, fumes and particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration, loud noise, dirt, dust, grime, grease, oil, gas, and concentrated cleaning solutions. Physical demands include regularly talking and hearing; occasional standing, walking, kneeling, stooping, bending, crouching, crawling, climbing, repetitive leg use, and lifting up to 50 pounds or moving heavy objects. Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment. Duties are performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Previous food service experience is a plus.
• Dedicated individual who works well with others and is excited to be part of the team.

Responsibilities

• Perform prep cook 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.
• Practice safe food handling and storage, and follow 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