Iron Skillet Cook

TravelCenters of America • Sturtevant, WI

7d

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, one-stop travel-center dining experience and works in a fun, trusting environment focused on great customer service. Cooks prepare ingredients and grill items, follow guest specifications and presentation guides, complete food-preparation and temperature documentation, and follow safe food-handling, storage, and waste-control procedures. They maintain equipment, prioritize work according to restaurant and guest needs, and communicate with leaders and co-workers. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

The position may involve exposure to outdoor elements in all seasons; fumes and particles; moving mechanical parts and vibration; loud noise; and dirt, dust, grime, grease, oil, and concentrated cleaning solutions. Physical demands include regular 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, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjusting focus. 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.
• A dedicated individual who works well with others and is excited to be part of the team.

Responsibilities

• Work in a fun, trusting environment focused on great customer service.
• 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 strong 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