Line Cook | Cocinero De La Linea

Line Cook Fry, Grill, Saut, Steam, Taco

The Torchy's legacy began in Austin, Texas in 2006 with an idea, a dedicated executive chef, and a food trailer to now operating restaurants nationwide.

Line Cooks are the heart of the kitchen where our Damn Good food is made from scratch every day! In a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant, you'll be responsible for:

• Fry Cook: Master the fry station, ensuring all fried items are cooked to perfection with the right crispiness and flavor.
• Grill Cook: Operate the grill station, cooking proteins to the correct temperature and ensuring each taco ingredient is grilled to perfection.
• Saute Cook: Manage the saut station, handling various ingredients to create dishes that are flavorful and perfectly cooked.
• Steam Cook: Operate steam equipment to prepare dishes that require steaming, maintaining the right texture and flavor.
• Taco: Assemble and build each taco to order, ensuring each one meets our high standards and guests' expectations.

What you'll be doing:

• Cooking & Prep: Prepare and cook a variety of ingredients on the grill, fryer, saut, and steam stations according to Torchy's recipes and standards.
• Quality Control: Monitor the quality and presentation of each dish, ensuring that every taco meets our Damn Good standards before it reaches the guest.
• Cleanliness & Organization: Maintain a clean and organized work station, ensuring food safety and sanitation standards are met at all times.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with other BOH Team Members to ensure all food is prepared timely and correctly, contributing to a smooth kitchen operation.
• Inventory Management: Assist with stocking and organizing ingredients, ensuring the kitchen is set up for success before and during service.
• Efficiency: Operate with a sense of urgency during busy periods to keep up with guest demand, while maintaining the quality and presentation of the food.

Que-Sohere's what you'll need:

• Must meet state and local requirements for Food Handler's certification.
• Certification(s) must be obtained by your first day or within the timeline required by your location
• Previous experience preferred
• Open to varied work schedules and hours based on your restaurant's needs.
• Must be able to stand for several hours.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, twist, or reach for objects on shelves at various height levels.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to serve our guests' needs with a high sense of urgency.
• Ability to have fun!

Let's Taco 'bout why it pays to be a Torchy's Team Member:

• $14.00 to $16.00 based on experience, plus pooled tips that increase your total take-home pay.
• Flexible schedules.
• Damn Good food discount card for you AND your spouse.
• Access to all benefits including medical, dental, and vision for full-time Team Members after 1 year of employment, plus 401(k) after 6 months.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1 year of employment.
• Torchy's Family Foundation supports our fellow Team Members in times of need and crisis.