Description

Iron Skillet Restaurant, located inside Kenly 95 Petro Travel Center, is hiring experienced and motivated Line Cooks to join our high-volume, full-service restaurant kitchen.

If you have experience as a Line Cook, Restaurant Cook, Grill Cook, or Prep Cook and enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen environment, we offer steady hours, competitive pay, and opportunities for advancement.

Requirements

Line Cook Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food according to established recipes and portion standards  
• Work assigned stations such as grill, sauté, breakfast, or prep 
• Execute orders accurately in a high-volume restaurant kitchen  
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked workstation  
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling procedures 
• Monitor food quality, presentation, and portion control  
• Communicate clearly with kitchen staff and servers to ensure efficient service  
• Assist with prep work, inventory awareness, and restocking supplies  
• Comply with all health department and company safety regulations  

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience as a Line Cook, Kitchen Cook, or Restaurant Cook 
• Strong knife skills and knowledge of basic cooking techniques  
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure  
• Experience in a high-volume or full-service restaurant preferred  
• Dependable, punctual, and team-oriented  
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays  

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience  
• Steady hours in a high-traffic travel center restaurant  
• Employee meal discounts  
• Opportunities for growth into Lead Cook or Kitchen Management roles  
• Supportive, team-focused work environment  

Our Company is family-owned and operated since 1964! Kenly 95 is committed to providing a safe work environment. We require a pre-employment drug test and background check as well as random drug testing for employees. This is an on-site position and not remote. Iowa 80 is unable to sponsor a Visa