Iron Skillet Cook
$12 - $16/hr
Perform prep cook tasks such as washing, chopping, and sorting ingredients. * Perform grill cook tasks, such as setting up broiler, fryer and grill stations according to the line check sheets.
$12 - $16/hr
Perform prep cook tasks such as washing, chopping, and sorting ingredients. * Perform grill cook tasks, such as setting up broiler, fryer and grill stations according to the line check sheets.
$12 - $16/hr
Perform prep cook tasks such as washing, chopping, and sorting ingredients. * Perform grill cook tasks, such as setting up broiler, fryer and grill stations according to the line check sheets.
Columbia, MO · On-site
$16 - $20/hr
Broadway Brewery is looking for line cooks and prep cooks to join our team. Experienced line cooks start at $17 per hour and can quickly move up to $20 per hour after showing mastery of all line ...
Columbia, MO · On-site
$16 - $20/hr
Broadway Brewery is looking for line cooks and prep cooks to join our team. Experienced line cooks start at $17 per hour and can quickly move up to $20 per hour after showing mastery of all line ...
$16 - $20/hr
Broadway Brewery is looking for line cooks and prep cooks to join our team. Experienced line cooks start at $17 per hour and can quickly move up to $20 per hour after showing mastery of all line ...
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$16 - $20/hr
Broadway Brewery is looking for line cooks and prep cooks to join our team. Experienced line cooks start at $17 per hour and can quickly move up to $20 per hour after showing mastery of all line ...
$15 - $19/hr
Just Jeff's in Columbia, MO is looking for several line cooks/prep cooks/fryers to join our team. INTERVIEWS AND HIRING ON THE SPOT! STOP BY TUESDAY THRU SATURDAY AT 10am or 2pm!! Serious inquiries ...
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$15 - $19/hr
Just Jeff's in Columbia, MO is looking for several line cooks/prep cooks/fryers to join our team. INTERVIEWS AND HIRING ON THE SPOT! STOP BY TUESDAY THRU SATURDAY AT 10am or 2pm!! Serious inquiries ...
Kingdom City, MO · On-site
$12 - $16/hr
Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, prep areas, and cooking stations. * Coordinate with servers and kitchen team members to support timely order execution. * Monitor food inventory and ...
Kingdom City, MO · On-site
$12 - $16/hr
Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, prep areas, and cooking stations. * Coordinate with servers and kitchen team members to support timely order execution. * Monitor food inventory and ...
$13.25 - $17.75/hr
Lead and support kitchen staff during meal prep and service * Ensure kitchen cleanliness ... Cook and prepare food according to approved menus. Direct activities of workers who assist in ...
$13.25 - $17.75/hr
Lead and support kitchen staff during meal prep and service * Ensure kitchen cleanliness ... Cook and prepare food according to approved menus. Direct activities of workers who assist in ...
$13.25 - $17.75/hr
Prepare and cook meals following approved menus ... Lead and support kitchen staff during meal prep and service * Ensure kitchen cleanliness ...
$13.25 - $17.75/hr
Prepare and cook meals following approved menus ... Lead and support kitchen staff during meal prep and service * Ensure kitchen cleanliness ...
Columbia, MO · On-site
$13.25 - $17.75/hr
Prepare and cook meals following approved menus ... Lead and support kitchen staff during meal prep and service * Ensure kitchen cleanliness ...
Columbia, MO · On-site
$13.25 - $17.75/hr
Prepare and cook meals following approved menus ... Lead and support kitchen staff during meal prep and service * Ensure kitchen cleanliness ...
Columbia, MO · On-site
$16 - $22/hr
Prepare and prep menu items for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces) * Cook menu items according to recipe specifications, ensuring consistent quality and standard ...
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Columbia, MO · On-site
$16 - $22/hr
Prepare and prep menu items for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces) * Cook menu items according to recipe specifications, ensuring consistent quality and standard ...
Hartsburg, MO · On-site
$16 - $18/hr
Keep prep and cook areas clean and organized, following Health Department food safety guidelines . * Collaborate with other team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations during busy events.
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Hartsburg, MO · On-site
$16 - $18/hr
Keep prep and cook areas clean and organized, following Health Department food safety guidelines . * Collaborate with other team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations during busy events.
$16.50/hr
Line Cook - Full Time Eleven Eleven | 1111 E Broadway Do you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen where ... mind. * Assist with prep work, inventory rotation, and receiving deliveries as needed.
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$16.50/hr
Line Cook - Full Time Eleven Eleven | 1111 E Broadway Do you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen where ... mind. * Assist with prep work, inventory rotation, and receiving deliveries as needed.
Jefferson City, MO · On-site
$15 - $17/hr
Accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and other hot food products as well ... Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed * Closes the kitchen properly ...
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Jefferson City, MO · On-site
$15 - $17/hr
Accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and other hot food products as well ... Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed * Closes the kitchen properly ...
$16.50/hr
Line Cook - Full Time Eleven Eleven | 1111 E Broadway Do you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen where ... mind. * Assist with prep work, inventory rotation, and receiving deliveries as needed.
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$16.50/hr
Line Cook - Full Time Eleven Eleven | 1111 E Broadway Do you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen where ... mind. * Assist with prep work, inventory rotation, and receiving deliveries as needed.
$17/hr
Refer to the daily prep list at the start of each shift for assigned duties. * Understand and comply with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen policies. * Adhere to ...
$17/hr
Refer to the daily prep list at the start of each shift for assigned duties. * Understand and comply with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen policies. * Adhere to ...
Columbia, MO · On-site
$17/hr
Refer to the daily prep list at the start of each shift for assigned duties. * Understand and comply with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen policies. * Adhere to ...
Columbia, MO · On-site
$17/hr
Refer to the daily prep list at the start of each shift for assigned duties. * Understand and comply with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen policies. * Adhere to ...
Jefferson City, MO · On-site
$15 - $17/hr
Accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and other hot food products as well ... Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed * Closes the kitchen properly ...
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Jefferson City, MO · On-site
$15 - $17/hr
Accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and other hot food products as well ... Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed * Closes the kitchen properly ...
Columbia, MO · On-site
$16 - $20/hr
... of mind * Assist with prep work, inventory rotation, and receiving deliveries as needed ... Let's cook something great together.
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Columbia, MO · On-site
$16 - $20/hr
... of mind * Assist with prep work, inventory rotation, and receiving deliveries as needed ... Let's cook something great together.
Columbia, MO · On-site
$10 - $18/hr
Completes all assigned prep work. Sets up work station according to station diagram. Practices ... and Cooks. 2. Must be able to read and write to facilitate proper communication and fill in ...
Columbia, MO · On-site
$10 - $18/hr
Completes all assigned prep work. Sets up work station according to station diagram. Practices ... and Cooks. 2. Must be able to read and write to facilitate proper communication and fill in ...
Jefferson City, MO · On-site
$15 - $18.75/hr
All Cooks must be 18 years of age, or older. * Previous Cook / Kitchen / Professional Culinary ... We're also looking for Jefe / Jefa who have back of house preparation / food prep / production ...
Jefferson City, MO · On-site
$15 - $18.75/hr
All Cooks must be 18 years of age, or older. * Previous Cook / Kitchen / Professional Culinary ... We're also looking for Jefe / Jefa who have back of house preparation / food prep / production ...
Columbia, MO · On-site
$15 - $18.75/hr
All Cooks must be 18 years of age, or older. * Previous Cook / Kitchen / Professional Culinary ... prep / production experience.
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Columbia, MO · On-site
$15 - $18.75/hr
All Cooks must be 18 years of age, or older. * Previous Cook / Kitchen / Professional Culinary ... prep / production experience.
$8.05 - $8.92
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$8.92 - $9.78
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$9.78 - $10.64
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$10.64 - $11.51
8% of jobs
$11.92 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$11.51 - $12.37
11% of jobs
$12.37 - $13.23
15% of jobs
The median wage is $13.48 / hr.
$13.23 - $14.10
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$14.10 - $14.96
14% of jobs
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A prep cook works in a restaurant or private kitchen, preparing ingredients for other chefs to cook. As a prep cook, your responsibilities center on simplifying the cooking process for everyone in the kitchen. Your duties include cleaning, peeling, chopping, cutting, slicing, and dicing vegetables, fruits, meats, cheeses, and other food. You are also responsible for maintaining health and safety standards in the kitchen, which is a responsibility of everyone on the staff. You need excellent knife skills to safely and quickly prepare food, and you need communication skills to follow instructions and collaborate with your coworkers. Experience working in a kitchen is helpful when you look for jobs as a prep cook, but a prep cook can sometimes be considered to be an entry-level position.
| Aspect | Prep Cook | Line Cook |
|---|---|---|
| Responsibilities | Prepares ingredients, washes, chops, and organizes supplies | cooks dishes during service, manages specific station |
| Skills & Certifications | Basic cooking skills, food safety, knife skills | Advanced cooking skills, station-specific knowledge |
| Work Environment | Kitchen prep area, early shifts | Hot line during service, fast-paced environment |
| Typical Employer | Restaurants, catering services | Restaurants, hotels, catering |
Prep cooks focus on preparing ingredients and organizing supplies, while line cooks handle cooking dishes during service. Both roles require food safety knowledge, but line cooks often need more advanced skills and work in a faster, high-pressure environment. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find the right culinary role.
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$12 - $16/hr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Re-posted 28 days ago
5.0
Based on 247 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
585th of 734 rated retailers
There's never been a better time to join TravelCenters of America! For more than 50 years, millions of professional truck drivers and motorists have called our travel centers home, depending on us daily for fuel, food, truck maintenance and essential services.
Driven by a passionate team, TA is focused on growing its network of travel centers, implementing cutting edge technology and embarking on innovative alternative energy and sustainability initiatives.
From our locations across the country, to our corporate headquarters in Westlake, Ohio, every team member is a stakeholder in TA's success. This environment offers endless career opportunities for individuals interested in sharing their ideas, growing with the company and shaping TA's future.
Job Summary
TravelCenters of America offers a convenient, one-stop shopping experience to our customers. Each location has a plethora of dining options which gives our guests the variety they look for. The Cook is a key member of the restaurant team responsible for preparing and presenting quality food to guests so that we are returning every traveler to the road better than they came!
In this role, you can expect to:
What we'd like to see:
With us, you'll enjoy:
Not all benefit plans are available to all team members. For a more comprehensive list of benefits, please visit https://www.ta-petro.com/careers/working-at-ta-travel-centers
Pay Range
COMPENSATION.RANGE 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. Not all positions posted will have a pay range listed.
Our travel centers serve thousands every day; not one traveler is the same and our team must reflect that. We can "return every traveler to the road better than they came" only by understanding and celebrating individualism. TravelCenters of America is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless 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. At TravelCenters of America, we invite everyone to make themselves at home.
Typical Physical Demands
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 by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. All performed with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Work Environment
While performing these duties of 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 at times. While performing these duties, the employee may be exposed to dirt, dust, grime, grease, oil, gas, high-concentrated cleaning solutions, etc.
Disclaimer
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.
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Retail
10,000+ Employees
Westlake, OH, US
1972