Line Cook | Cocinero De La Linea

Torchy's Tacos • Austin, TX

19d • $13 - $15

About The Position

Line Cook – Fry, Grill, Sauté, 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.

Here’s what we need:

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 sauté 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, sauté, 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.

Requirements

• 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!

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• $13.00 to $15.00 based on experience. Tip share included on top of hourly wage.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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