Iron Skillet Cook

TravelCenters of America • Portage, WI

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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 preparing ingredients, setting up and working grill stations, following guest specifications and plate presentation guides, and completing food-preparation and temperature checklists. The Cook practices safe food handling, storage, and waste-control procedures; follows safety guidelines; maintains equipment to operating standards; and prioritizes work according to restaurant and guest needs. The position also involves communicating with leaders and co-workers and performing other job-related duties as assigned.

The role is performed in a restaurant setting and may involve exposure to outdoor elements in all seasons, fumes, particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration, loud noise, dirt, dust, grime, grease, oil, gas, and concentrated cleaning solutions. The position includes regular talking and hearing, occasional standing, walking, kneeling, stooping, bending, crouching, crawling, climbing, and repetitive leg use, as well as occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds or moving heavy objects.

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.
• A dedicated individual who works well with others and is excited to be part of the team.

Responsibilities

• Perform prep cook tasks, including 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 communication and rapport with leaders and co-workers.
• 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