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Torchy's Tacos • Odessa, TX

17d • $12 - $15

About The Position

Line Cooks prepare Torchy’s scratch-made food in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant. They may work the fry, grill, sauté, steam, or taco station, preparing ingredients and dishes according to Torchy’s recipes and standards. They monitor food quality and presentation, maintain a clean and organized station, follow food-safety and sanitation standards, coordinate with other back-of-house team members, help stock and organize ingredients, and work efficiently during busy periods to meet guest demand.

Requirements

• Meet state and local requirements for Food Handler’s certification; obtain required certification by the first day or within the timeline required by the location.
• 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.
• Be able to serve guests’ needs with a high sense of urgency.
• Be able to have fun.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook ingredients at the grill, fryer, sauté, and steam stations according to Torchy’s recipes and standards.
• Operate the assigned fry, grill, sauté, or steam station, or assemble tacos to order.
• Monitor food quality and presentation to ensure dishes meet Torchy’s standards before serving.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation and comply with food-safety and sanitation standards.
• Work with other back-of-house team members to prepare food accurately and on time.
• Assist with stocking and organizing ingredients before and during service.
• Work with urgency during busy periods while maintaining food quality and presentation.

Benefits

• Hourly pay of $12.00 to $15.00 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.
• Torchy’s Family Foundation support for 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