Line Cook | Cocinero De La Linea

Torchy's Tacos • Katy, TX

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Line Cooks prepare Torchy’s made-from-scratch food in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant. They work across the fry, grill, sauté, steam, and taco stations, preparing ingredients and dishes according to Torchy’s recipes and standards. The role includes monitoring food quality and presentation, maintaining a clean and organized station, following food-safety and sanitation standards, collaborating with other back-of-house team members, assisting with ingredient stocking and organization, and working efficiently during busy service periods.

Requirements

• Meet state and local requirements for Food Handler’s certification; certification must be obtained 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.
• Cook fried items to the appropriate crispiness and flavor.
• Grill proteins to the correct temperature and prepare taco ingredients on the grill.
• Prepare ingredients at the sauté station and operate steam equipment as needed.
• Assemble tacos to order and ensure they meet company standards and guest expectations.
• Monitor the quality and presentation of each dish before it reaches the guest.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation and meet 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 before and during service.
• Work with urgency during busy periods while maintaining food quality and presentation.

Benefits

• $12.00 per hour, plus pooled tips that increase total take-home pay.
• Flexible schedules.
• Food discount card for the team member and their 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 in times of need and crisis.

What This Job Offers

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