Line Cook | Cocinero De La Linea

Torchy's Tacos • Cypress, TX

4d • $14 - $15

About The Position

Torchy’s Line Cooks work in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant kitchen where food is made from scratch. The role may include working the fry, grill, sauté, steam, or taco station. Cooks prepare food according to Torchy’s recipes and standards, check food quality and presentation, maintain a clean and sanitary workstation, collaborate with other back-of-house team members, help stock and organize ingredients, and work efficiently during busy service periods. The posting requires state- and locally mandated Food Handler certification to be obtained by the first day or within the timeline required at the location. Previous experience is preferred in the English-language listing; the Spanish listing says no experience is required. Schedules and hours vary according to restaurant needs.

Requirements

• Meet state and local Food Handler certification requirements; obtain required certification by the first day or within the timeline required by the location.
• Previous experience preferred in the English-language listing; the Spanish-language listing states that experience is not required.
• Be open to varied work schedules and hours based on restaurant needs.
• Be able to stand for several hours.
• Be able to bend, stretch, twist, or reach for objects on shelves at various heights.
• Be able to lift, push, pull, or carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Serve guests’ needs with a high sense of urgency.
• Be able to have fun.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook ingredients at the grill, fryer, sauté, and steam stations according to Torchy’s recipes and standards.
• Assemble tacos to order and ensure food meets quality, presentation, and guest-expectation standards.
• Monitor the quality and presentation of dishes before they reach guests.
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation and follow food-safety and sanitation standards.
• Collaborate with other back-of-house team members to ensure food is prepared correctly and on time.
• Help stock and organize ingredients before and during service.
• Work with a sense of urgency during busy periods while maintaining food quality and presentation.
• Operate fry, grill, sauté, and steam stations as assigned.

Benefits

• Hourly pay of $14 to $15 based on experience, plus pooled tips.
• Flexible schedules.
• Food discount card for the employee and spouse.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for full-time team members after one year of employment.
• 401(k) after six months of employment.
• Paid time off after one year of employment.
• Support from the Torchy’s Family Foundation for team members experiencing need or crisis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed