Iron Skillet Cook - PT

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Travel Centers of America is a long‑standing provider of services for truck drivers and motorists. We start with a convenient, one‑stop shopping experience that includes dining, fuel, maintenance and other essential services across a growing network of travel centers.

The Iron Skillet Cook plays a key role on the restaurant team, preparing and presenting quality food to guests so that every traveler departs better than they arrived.

• 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—including setting up broiler, fryer, and grill stations according to the line check sheets and preparing all products to the specifications requested by guests and following 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

• 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

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401(k) 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

$12.00 - $14.00 per hour. 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 duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills.

Travel Centers of America is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of 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.

Individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation related to our recruiting process. If you would like to request an accommodation, please email us at  with your name, phone number, the position and location you are applying for, and details pertaining to the accommodation request.

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 and/or move heavy objects. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

All performed with or without a reasonable accommodation.

While performing duties in 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  employee may be exposed to dirt, dust, grime, grease, oil, gas, high‑concentrated cleaning solutions, etc.

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.