Popeyes Cook - PT

Company Overview

Travel Centers of America has served millions of truck drivers and motorists for more than 50 years, providing fuel, food, truck maintenance and essential services. We are growing our network of travel centers, implementing cutting‑edge technology and pursuing sustainable initiatives.

The Cook is a key member of the restaurant team responsible for preparing and presenting quality food to guests so that every traveler returns to the road better than they came.

• 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 line check sheets and preparing all products to the specifications requested by guests, following plate presentation guides.
• Complete prep, freezer pull and temperature checklist sheets.
• Practice safe food handling and storage as well as waste control procedures; follow safety guidelines and report potentially unsafe situations.
• Maintain equipment per operating standards.
• Prioritize 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 is 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.
• Wide variety of discounts on technology, travel, food and fuel.
• Opportunity for growth and advancement.

$12.00 – $15.00 per hour. The pay range reflects potential pay for this role and depends on responsibilities, job duties, experience, and skills.

Travel Centers of America is an equal‑opportunity workplace and is 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 any other category protected by applicable law.

Individuals with a disability may request reasonable accommodation related to the recruiting process by emailing  with name, phone number, position and location and details of the request.

The team member regularly talks and hears, stands, walks, kneels, stoops, bends over, crouches, crawls, climbs, and uses legs repetitively. The team member may lift up to 50 lbs and perform other heavy tasks. Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The employee may be exposed to outdoor elements in all seasons, fumes, particles, moving mechanical parts, vibrational hazards, and loud noise. Exposure to dirt, dust, grime, grease, oil, gas, high‑concentrated cleaning solutions, etc. is possible.

This job description may not list all duties for this position. The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties. TA Operating LLC reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. This description is not a contract for employment.

Entry level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Retail