Restaurant Dishwasher - PT

TravelCenters of America (TA) has been a trusted leader in providing essential services to professional truck drivers and motorists for over 50 years. With a nationwide network of travel centers, TA offers a convenient, one-stop shopping experience, featuring fuel, food, truck maintenance, and other vital services. The company is dedicated to innovation, actively expanding its network and pioneering alternative energy and sustainability initiatives. TA's corporate headquarters are located in Westlake, Ohio, and the company prides itself on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. Each employee is considered a key stakeholder in the company's continued success, providing ample career advancement opportunities across its diverse operations.

This dishwasher role at TA is a fundamental part of the dining operations within the company’s travel centers. As a dishwasher, you are integral to maintaining the high standards of cleanliness and customer service that TA is known for. Your duties will include gathering, washing, and storing dishware, silverware, and large cooking utensils, ensuring that all equipment conforms to operational standards. You will work in a dynamic environment that values teamwork and prioritizes customer satisfaction, supporting the kitchen and dining areas according to need.

The dishwasher position requires reliable and safety-conscious individuals who can efficiently manage their tasks in a fast-paced setting. The role includes practicing safe food handling, waste control procedures, and maintaining equipment safety standards by promptly reporting any unsafe situations to managers or team members. Excellent communication and a commitment to a positive customer experience are essential for success in this role. Candidates with prior food service experience, strong verbal communication skills, and flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays are preferred.

TA offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid vacations and holidays, tuition reimbursement, onsite meal discounts, and various discounts on technology, travel, food, and fuel. The company culture emphasizes growth and provides opportunities for career development and advancement. TA is also an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and providing accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

Physically, the role involves standing, walking, and occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs. Employees might encounter outdoor elements and exposure to various worksite conditions including noise, fumes, and cleaning chemicals. The dishwasher role is vital to keeping TA’s dining operations running smoothly, helping to ensure that every traveler served by TA leaves better than when they arrived. The company is dedicated to creating a respectful and supportive workplace where team members enjoy their work and contribute meaningfully to the success of the organization.