Line Cook

Torchy's Tacos • Charlottesville, VA

51d • $13 - $15

About The Position

Line Cooks are the heart of the kitchen, preparing Torchy’s made-from-scratch food every day in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant. The role may include working the fry, grill, sauté, steam, or taco station. Cooks prepare and cook ingredients according to Torchy’s recipes and standards, monitor food quality and presentation, assemble tacos to order, and help keep kitchen service running smoothly.

Requirements

• No experience required.
• Open to varied work schedules and hours based on restaurant needs.
• Able to stand for several hours.
• Able to bend, stretch, twist, and reach for objects on shelves at various heights.
• Able to lift, push, pull, or carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Able to serve guests’ needs with a high sense of urgency.
• Ability to have fun.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook ingredients at the grill, fryer, sauté, and steam stations according to Torchy’s recipes and standards.
• Assemble and build tacos to order, meeting quality and guest-expectation standards.
• Monitor food quality and presentation before dishes reach guests.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation and follow food safety and sanitation standards.
• Collaborate with other back-of-house team members to prepare food accurately and on time.
• Assist with stocking and organizing ingredients and preparing the kitchen for service.
• Work with urgency during busy periods while maintaining food quality and presentation.

Benefits

• Tip share in addition to hourly pay.
• DailyPay access to earned pay as soon as the next day.
• Flexible schedules.
• Casual attire and company swag.
• Growth opportunities.
• Food discount card for the employee and spouse.
• Access to discounts on shows, sporting events, hotels, and more starting on day one.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for full-time team members after one year of employment.
• 401(k) after six months of employment.
• Well-being program with free access to financial wellness resources.
• Paid time off after one year of employment.
• Team-member support through the Torchy’s Family Foundation.

What This Job Offers

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